A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

plural of genre

plural of genre fiction

(authorship) Fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre (such as mystery, romance, or horror) with an existing audience.

A structuralist approach to literary theory, film theory, and other cultural theories, examining the elements that combine in the telling of a story and seeking patterns in collections of stories.

plural of pre-genre

(discourse analysis) A relatively abstract form of genre, such as "narrative", that is not tied to specific cultural practices.

Overturning the usual conventions of a genre.

plural of genre film

(countable) A film that was produced with the intent of fitting into a specific genre (such as science fiction, romantic comedy, horror, or film noir) with an existing audience.