'verse
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The (fictional) universe in which the TV series Firefly is set.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
How has the landscape of the 'verse changed? Was there a toppling of the Alliance government?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “'verse” mean?
The (fictional) universe in which the TV series Firefly is set.
Is “'verse” formal or informal?
'verse is generally slang.
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