steampunk

steam·punk

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Definitions of steampunk word

noun steampunk a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steam power of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world. 1
noun steampunk a subculture inspired by this literary and film subgenre: the fashions and gadgets of steampunk. 1
noun steampunk a genre of science fiction that combines futuristic elements with a quasi-Victorian setting 0
noun steampunk a fashion style based on this 0

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; modeled on cyberpunk

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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