steampunk
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈstiːmpʌŋk/
KK: /ˈstimpʌŋk/
noun
Definition
A style of fiction that combines Victorian-era aesthetics and technology with imaginative elements, often featuring steam-powered machinery and an alternative history.
Example
The movie was a great example of steampunk, with its elaborate costumes and steam-powered gadgets.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a steampunk convention?
No, I haven't, but it sounds really interesting!
It's like stepping into a different world with all the amazing costumes.
I can imagine! I'd love to see some of those steampunk characters.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
retro
futurism
fantasy
Antonyms
modernity
realism
contemporary
verb
Definition
To represent or create something in a style that combines Victorian-era aesthetics with steam-powered machinery and futuristic elements.
Example
The artist decided to steampunk the old car, adding gears and brass fittings to give it a retro-futuristic look.
Tense Forms
Past: steampunked
Past Participle: steampunked
Conversation
Have you seen that new movie that steampunks classic literature?
Yeah, I loved how they reimagined those stories with a twist!
I think it's fascinating how they can steampunk anything and make it interesting.
Root Explanation
Steampunk is a compound word formed from "steam" (from Old English "steam", meaning vapor or gas) and "punk" (from the 17th-century slang meaning worthless or a young person). The term steampunk refers to a genre that combines steam-powered technology with a punk aesthetic, often set in a Victorian-inspired world.
Memory Tip
Imagine a world where technology runs on 'steam' and has a 'punk' style — that's the essence of steampunk.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.