You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual, or has some particular quality.
This episode is bound to be a deep embarrassment for Washington.
Unfortunately it was a rather sordid episode of my life. [+ of]
2. countable noun
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published.
The final episode will be shown next Sunday.
[Also + of]
Synonyms: instalment, part, act, scene More Synonyms of episode
3. countable noun
An episodeof an illness is short period in which a person who suffers from it is affected by it particularly badly.
[medicine]
...people who'd suffered a third episode of depression in two years.
The new drug lessens the severity of pneumonia episodes.
Synonyms: period, attack, spell, phase More Synonyms of episode
More Synonyms of episode
episode in British English
(ˈɛpɪˌsəʊd)
noun
1.
an incident, event, or series of events
2.
any one of the sections into which a serialized novel or radio or television programme is divided
3.
an incident, sequence, or scene that forms part of a narrative but may be a digression from the main story
4.
(in ancient Greek tragedy) a section between two choric songs
5. music
a contrasting section between statements of the subject, as in a fugue or rondo
Word origin
C17: from Greek epeisodion something added, from epi- (in addition) + eisodios coming in, from eis- in + hodos road
episode in American English
(ˈɛpəˌsoʊd)
noun
1.
the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs: it corresponds to an act
2.
in a novel, poem, etc., any part of the story, or a narrative digression, that is largely complete in itself
3.
any event or series of events complete in itself but forming part of a larger one
an episode in the war
4.
any installment of a serialized story or drama
5. Music
a passage or section digressing from a main theme, as in a fugue or rondo
SIMILAR WORDS: ocˈcurrence
Word origin
Gr epeisodion, addition, episode, orig. neut. of epeisodios, following upon the entrance < epi-, upon + eisodos, an entrance < eis-, into + hodos, way, road < IE base *sed-, to go
COBUILD Collocations
episode
air an episode
anniversary episode
broadcast an episode
classic episode
concluding episode
depressive episode
devote an episode to
embarrassing episode
final episode
funny episode
gripping episode
live episode
miss an episode
opening episode
pilot episode
record an episode
screen an episode
shameful episode
special episode
watch an episode
whole episode
Examples of 'episode' in a sentence
episode
And there are at least two scenes in episode two that make me cry.
The Sun (2016)
The scene appears towards the end of episode one.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Episode one will leave you eager to know how it pans out.
The Sun (2016)
What action there is in this final episode merely underlines the absolute lack of it in the six previous episodes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As a whodunnit, the first episode was short on a decent twist.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We're in court for the final episode of this powerful drama.
The Sun (2016)
Next week is the final episode, but there obviously will be another series.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Despite the freezing temperatures during winter filming, he still managed to get his shirt off a couple of times in episode one alone.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Although cinema audiences will have to pay to see the final episode in the fourth series of Sherlock, they will get some extra footage.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This is an important episode in your life.
The Sun (2010)
The intervals between episodes became shorter as time went on.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some may dismiss this episode as a pedantic storm in a teacup.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The opening scene of episode two is superbly realised.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The rest was instantly forgettable apart from one odd episode in the first half.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The concluding episode will be broadcast tomorrow night.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This episode is part of a wider political campaign.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That may seem harsh on those who have periodic episodes of mental illness.
The Sun (2014)
International users will be able to download as many episodes and programmes as they want.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was one of the scariest episodes of my life.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Surgery is usually a single short episode in what is often a lifetime relationship with specialist services.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
One episode may yet contain a sudden flash that makes it all worthwhile.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
These episodes are just part of a restless yet thrillingly assured score.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Episodes are pleasingly short but packed with info.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Episodes pain may come and go for years.
The Sun (2007)
The first episode set the scene.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is the final episode of the series, which both actors have said will be the last.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I sat through the final episode expecting to make sense of the previous five.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
These policies represent an important benefit to employees because they provide security against lost income for episodes of illness and injury that are largely beyond their control.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
I don't like speaking about this episode in my life.
The Sun (2010)
This episode focuses on one juvenile male chimp as he tries to befriend the dominant males in his troupe, with varying degrees of success.
The Sun (2014)
In the first episode of the programme the judges will taste just one spoonful of food as hopefuls audition for a full-time place on the show.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In one episode they run off to Las Vegas and are about to wed when they get cold feet.
The Sun (2010)
In other languages
episode
British English: episode /ˈɛpɪˌsəʊd/ NOUN
You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual, or has some particular quality.
It was an unhappy episode in our long (and usually friendly) relationship.
American English: episode
Arabic: مُدَّة
Brazilian Portuguese: episódio
Chinese: 插曲
Croatian: epizoda
Czech: příhoda
Danish: episode
Dutch: episode
European Spanish: episodio
Finnish: tapahtuma
French: épisode
German: Episode
Greek: επεισόδιο
Italian: episodio
Japanese: エピソード
Korean: 일화
Norwegian: episode
Polish: epizod
European Portuguese: episódio
Romanian: episod
Russian: эпизод
Latin American Spanish: episodio
Swedish: episod
Thai: ตอน
Turkish: bölüm dizi
Ukrainian: епізод
Vietnamese: hồi chương
All related terms of 'episode'
final episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
funny episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
live episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
pilot episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
whole episode
You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual , or has some particular quality.
bottle episode
an episode of a television series in which the action takes place in a single location using only a few actors
classic episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
opening episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
special episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
air an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
concluding episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
depressive episode
You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual , or has some particular quality.
gripping episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
shameful episode
You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual , or has some particular quality.
anniversary episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
embarrassing episode
You can refer to an event or a short period of time as an episode if you want to suggest that it is important or unusual , or has some particular quality.
miss an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
record an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
screen an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
watch an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
broadcast an episode
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
devote an episode to
An episode of something such as a series on radio or television or a story in a magazine is one of the separate parts in which it is broadcast or published .
Chinese translation of 'episode'
episode
(ˈɛpɪsəud)
n(c)
(= period, event) 插曲 (chāqǔ) (个(個), gè)
(TV, Rad, = instalment) 集 (jí)
1 (noun)
Definition
an event or series of events
an unhappy episode in my life
Synonyms
event
in the wake of recent events in Europe
experience
It was an experience I would not like to go through again.
happening
plans to hire freelance reporters to cover the latest happenings
matter
It was a private matter.
affair
The government has mishandled the whole affair.
incident
They have not based it on any incident from the past.
circumstance
I'm making inquiries about the circumstances of the disappearance.
adventure
I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year.
business
occurrence
Traffic jams are now a daily occurrence.
escapade
2 (noun)
He suffered three episodes of depression in two years.
Synonyms
period
a period of a few months
attack
It brought on an attack of asthma.
spell
There has been a spell of dry weather.
phase
The crisis is entering a crucial phase.
bout
I was suffering with a bout of nerves.
3 (noun)
Definition
any of the sections into which a novel or a television or radio serial is divided
The final episode will be shown next Saturday.
Synonyms
instalment
The next instalment deals with the social impact of the war.
part
He works in a different part of the company.
act
scene
the opening scene
section
a geological section of a rock
chapter
I took the title of this chapter from one of my favorite songs.
passage
He read a passage from the Bible.
webisode
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adventure
Definition
a risky undertaking, the ending of which is uncertain
I set off for a new adventure in the US on the first day of the year.