sitcom

[ sit-kom ]

noun

, Informal.

1. situation comedy.

sitcom

/ ˈsɪtˌkɒm /

noun

1. an informal term for situation comedy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sitcom¹

First recorded in 1960–65; by shortening

Example Sentences

The character White played from 1989 to 1998 on the wholesome hit sitcom “Family Matters” defined the Black nerd for TV watchers: saddle shoes, suspenders, thick glasses, high, nasal voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Mike Schur devised a mostly foolproof formula for the perfect modern workplace sitcom that began with “The Office” and steadily evolved through “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”

From Salon

Milhouse van Houten has been a popular recurring character on the sitcom for the past 35 years, and is Bart Simpson's best friend.

From BBC

It's a familiar intergenerational exchange - and a theme explored in Only Child, a new six-part sitcom that brings together two of Scotland's biggest comedy talents.

From BBC

One source told me – in a line worthy of the sitcom Yes Minister – that the trio might “decide to decide, decide to delay deciding, or… decide not to decide”.

From BBC

Related Words

• farce
• fun
• humor
• satire