subgenre
noun
sub·genre
ˈsəb-ˌzhän-rə 
-ˌzhäⁿ-;
-ˌzhäⁿr;
-ˌjän-rə
variants
or less commonly sub-genre
plural subgenres also sub-genres
: a genre that is part of a larger genre
The series is part of the booming "urban fantasy" subgenre, which features supernatural creatures interacting with ordinary humans in a contemporary city.—
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Told with elements inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Maura's newest book — featuring a magical princess and the Shadow Emperor — is a daring entry into the hottest new subgenre of romance.
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Consequently, Perkins decided to pursue the subgenre of horror-comedy, which tends to be a tough sell within the studio system.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The popularity of Monster Hunter on a mainstream scale kicked off a video game subgenre of its own.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
All eyes were on this new artist, who had modernized a música Mexicana subgenre that was mainly popular in the Northern regions of Mexico, and played in the rancho.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Consequently, Perkins decided to pursue the subgenre of horror-comedy, which tends to be a tough sell within the studio system.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Subgenre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subgenre. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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