“Sesame Street”

Cultural  

1. An educational television program for preschool children, particularly aimed at disadvantaged children, that began in the late 1960s. “Sesame Street” teaches awareness of letters and numbers and combines live actors, animation, and puppets (Muppets) in a great number of small segments, many of them musical.

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Example Sentences

While “Sesame Street” and “The Electric Company” sharpened my literacy, Child helped me understand that the kitchen is a creative lab.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

It turned out he learned how to read by watching “Sesame Street” each morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Netflix is welcoming “Sesame Street” to its block after HBO parent company Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

The content could fit in with the streamer’s other educational content, including documentaries and programs targeting families including “Sesame Street” and “Ms. Rachel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Although production on the 56th season is underway, “Sesame Street” is still searching for a distributor.

From Salon • May 18, 2025