Definitions

1. noun

a category of artistic work, such as music, literature, or film, characterized by a particular style, form, or period; a particular style or category of art, music, film, etc.

“The film was a classic example of the science fiction genre.”

2. noun

a particular type or style of something, such as a genre of food or a genre of music

“The restaurant’s fusion cuisine was a unique blend of Asian and Western food genres.”

3. verb

to categorize or classify something as belonging to a particular style or type

“The critics will genre the new film as a horror movie.”