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

They get the car—they conduct themselves like sitcom characters.

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You couldn’t pull me away from sitcoms, which gave me the world’s best comedy education.

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The popular sitcom, which ran for nine seasons from 1996 to 2005, was known for its hilarious depiction of family dynamics.

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The couple, who have three children, have watched the series together since the beginning in 2008 and now have their own slice of British TV sitcom history.

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Especially compelling are his accounts of projects that didn’t pan out, such as “Sick in the Head,” the only sitcom Mr. Apatow ever made before a live audience.

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Related Words

• farce 
• fun 
• humor 
• satire