time opera

English

Etymology

Possibly modelled on space opera (“a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes space travel, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters often set against vast exotic settings”).

Noun

time opera (countable and uncountable, plural time operas)

1. A subgenre of science fiction featuring complex and dramatic plotlines involving time travel.
2. A particular work in the time opera genre.

See also

• space opera

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “time opera, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.