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Sitcom: meaning, definitions and examples

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sitcom

 

[ หˆsษชt.kษ’m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

television genre

A sitcom, or situational comedy, is a genre of television program that features a recurring cast of characters in a variety of humorous situations. These shows typically revolve around everyday life scenarios, emphasizing comedic interactions and relationships between characters. Sitcoms often follow a set format, including a laugh track, which may be present to enhance audience engagement. The genre has evolved over the decades, incorporating various styles and themes to appeal to different audiences.

Synonyms

comedy series, comic series, humorous show

Examples of usage

  • Friends is a classic sitcom.
  • The sitcom features a dysfunctional family.
  • She loves watching sitcom reruns.
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a popular sitcom.

Translations

Translations of the word "sitcom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคŸเค•เฅ‰เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitkom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั‚ะบะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ณใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œํŠธ์ฝค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู…ูŠุฏูŠุง ุงู„ู…ูˆู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๆ™ฏๅ–œๅ‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั‚ะบะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitcom

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sitcom

Etymology

The term 'sitcom' is a contraction of 'situational comedy', and it emerged in the early 1950s as television became a popular medium for entertainment. The first recognized sitcom, 'I Love Lucy', premiered in 1951 and set the standard for future shows by incorporating not just humor but also well-developed characters and story arcs. This innovative format allowed for ongoing storylines across episodes, making it different from sketch comedy formats. As television technology evolved, so did sitcoms, with changes in filming methods, such as the shift from live audiences to single-camera setups. The term itself became widely accepted as sitcoms gained immense popularity throughout the 20th century, leading to a rich variety of shows that addressed social issues, family dynamics, and cultural conversations through humor. Over the years, sitcoms have diversified in their themes and styles, reflecting the changing societal norms and tastes of audiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,513, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.