genie

[US]/'dʒiːnɪ/
[UK]/ˈdʒini/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. spirit or demon with magical powers in folklore

Example Sentences

make a wish to the genie

the genie granted his wish

rub the lamp to summon the genie

the genie emerged from the lamp

the genie offered three wishes

the genie's magic powers

a genie trapped in a bottle

the genie vanished in a puff of smoke

ask the genie for guidance

the genie appeared in a cloud of glittering dust

Real-world Examples

I don't want to be a genie for Halloween.

Source: VOA Let's Learn English (Level 1)

'I am the genie of the lamp, ' said the genie.

Source: BlackCat (Beginner) Audiobook

Do you think we can put the genie inside the bottle?

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

Sometimes it's better to keep the genie in the bottle.

Source: Movie trailer screening room

He apologized but there is no putting THAT genie back in the bottle.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

He apologized but there is no putting that genie back in the bottle.

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

Once it reaches 20%, we can't put the genie back in the bottle.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

You know, A.K. really wants to keep this genie in a bottle, so...It's that intense.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

No one can put that genie back in the bottle.

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

Once more he summoned the genie, who brought to him garments that shone like the sun.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

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