noun
sitcom
SIHT-kom
noun
1
A television comedy series built around a recurring set of characters and a fixed setting, usually with a self-contained story each episode.
"Friends is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time."
"The show follows the classic sitcom formula: a workplace, a quirky cast, and a laugh track."
How to Use Sitcom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "situation comedy" — a funny TV show with the same characters and setting every episode.
Common pairings
a hit sitcom
sitcom character
classic sitcom
Word Forms
sitcoms plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "situation comedy."