sitcom

noun

sit·​com ˈsit-ˌkäm How to pronounce sitcom (audio)
plural sitcoms
: a television series that involves a continuing cast of characters in a succession of comedic circumstances : situation comedy
… lame, formulaic sitcoms driven by an overinsistent laugh track.—Ted Cox
Like many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.—Greg Morabito
Didn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?—Benjamin Svetkey

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Law came up in fringe and musical theater in Britain, while Bateman honed his craft on the sets of many a multicam sitcom. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Other television credits include the legal dramedy Ally McBeal (2002) and the beloved sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2005). — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2026 On Day 1, Cindy Holland indicated that Paramount+ would not be doing original comedies, relying on next-day CBS sitcoms. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 The actress starred on the beloved sitcom from 1996 to 2005 alongside Romano, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle and more. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sitcom

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Etymology

situation comedy

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sitcom was in 1956

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