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

Examples of sitcom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The sitcom, after all, technically began as a reboot of Roseanne, the charming and acerbic sitcom about a working-class family in Illinois that initially aired from 1988 to 1997. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025 April 23 marks five years since the final episode of the Will & Grace revival aired, ending the long-running sitcom on NBC for good. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The sitcom followed the family's life, showcasing adventures and more. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 All three actors reprise their respective roles as Malcolm, Hal and Lois in the modern spin on the beloved sitcom. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sitcom

Word History

Etymology

situation comedy

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sitcom was in 1956

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sitcom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitcom. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

sitcom

noun
sit·​com ˈsit-ˌkäm How to pronounce sitcom (audio)

More from Merriam-Webster on sitcom

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!