plural genies also genii
ˈjē-nē(-ˌī) 
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: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it
Examples of genie in a Sentence
He rubbed the magic lamp to summon the genie.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 July 2025
Are there any unemployed wish-granting genies looking for a job?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
The nuclear genie is out of the bottle, and nations that want nuclear capability will attain it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
There's no silver bullet, but one thing is clear: the AI genie isn't going back in the bottle, and the education system must adapt quickly or risk losing credibility.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for genie
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“Genie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genie. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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genie
noun
ge·nie
ˈjē-nē
: a magic spirit believed to take human form and serve the person who calls it
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