cosy catastrophe en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Brian Aldiss in 1973, in reference to the works of John Wyndham.
Meanings
- A work of post-apocalyptic science fiction dealing with the adventures of a small group of people who survive the collapse of civilization relatively unscathed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cosy catastrophes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cozy catastrophe | alternative | lexicographic |