futurama

[ fyoo-chuh-ram-uh, -rah-muh ]

noun

1. an exhibition or display that attempts to depict certain aspects or elements of life in the future.
2. a comprehensive projection of the future.

Other Words From

• fu·tu·ram·ic [fyoo-ch, uh, -, ram, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of futurama¹

After Futurama ( future, -ama ), name of an exhibit at the New York World's Fair (1939)

Example Sentences

Described by Irish novelist Lady Morgan as "office tyranny" in 1818, bureaucracies have been widely loathed ever since, from the literature of Franz Kafka to a catchy animated song in "Futurama."

From Salon

Nowadays, my holiday season involves making treats while watching “Evil Santa” episodes of shows like “Futurama” with friends or family.

From Seattle Times

Lyons is a Los Angeles–based background artist who works in animation and creates immersive settings for TV shows including Futurama and Disenchantment.

From Scientific American

On the other hand, by creating the Fox broadcast network, Murdoch also brought us The Simpsons, Futurama, Arrested Development, and the jolly celebrity impressions of NFL funnyman Frank Caliendo.

From Slate

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was perhaps the first show to take this step toward Broadway, but all sorts of series have followed it into the footlights: “Fringe,” “Psych,” “Xena: Warrior Princess,” “Futurama,” “One Life to Live,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Community,” “Transparent” and more.

From Los Angeles Times