WORD MEANING
Space opera meaning
SPAYS OP-er-uh · noun
A genre of science fiction characterized by adventurous, dramatic stories set in outer space, often involving space travel, futuristic technology, and epic battles.
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A style of music or performance inspired by science fiction themes and space imagery.
A term used humorously to describe overly dramatic or exaggerated stories about space.
A type of role-playing game or video game set in a science fiction universe.
The term is primarily used in literature and entertainment but can also appear in informal contexts or as a metaphor.
Examples
She loves reading space opera novels set in distant galaxies.
The movie is a classic space opera with epic battles and heroic characters.