episode

noun

ep·i·sode ˈe-pə-ˌsōd How to pronounce episode (audio)

also

-ˌzōd

: a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as

: the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs

: a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident

: one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes

: the part of a serial presented at one performance

: an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series

: a digressive subdivision in a musical composition

Example Sentences

It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work. He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode. a painful episode from my childhood Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode.

Recent Examples on the Web Like Glee, the new songs featured weekly on Monarch will be available on digital service providers within hours of the episode ending through Arista/Monument.

Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 In the last scene of the episode, Arondir unsuccessfully attempts to lead a rebellion and escape the labor camp.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The winner will be crowned the King or Queen of that episode and move on to the next week's competition against new competitors, and the other will unmask!

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In the opening minutes of the episode, most hardcore Marvel fans probably did a double take.

Evan Romano, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2022 The non-dialogue fiction scenes, seen in 20%-25% of each episode, also contributes to making the series lively.

Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Here, Lam gives PEOPLE his recap of Wednesday night's episode.

Johnny Lam, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 That’s because the artist is the big cameo of episode 3.

Chris Smith, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022 Three years have passed since House of the Dragon's second episode, and the war against the Triarchy and the Crabfeeder is ... not going well!

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 See More

episode

noun

as in event

something that happens I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode

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Some common synonyms of episode are circumstance, event, incident, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

The words circumstance and episode can be used in similar contexts, but circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

couldn't recall the exact circumstances

The meanings of event and episode largely overlap; however, event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

the events following the assassination

The words incident and episode are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

a minor wartime incident

While in some cases nearly identical to episode, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

an encounter that was a chance occurrence

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释义	episode noun ep·i·sode ˈe-pə-ˌsōd also -ˌzōd 1 : a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as a : the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs b : a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative : incident c : one of a series of loosely connected stories or scenes d : the part of a serial presented at one performance 2 : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series 3 : a digressive subdivision in a musical composition Synonyms affair circumstance event hap happening incident occasion occurrence thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It was a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work. He tried to forget the whole embarrassing episode. a painful episode from my childhood Millions of people are expected to watch the show's final episode. Recent Examples on the Web Like Glee, the new songs featured weekly on Monarch will be available on digital service providers within hours of the episode ending through Arista/Monument. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2022 In the last scene of the episode, Arondir unsuccessfully attempts to lead a rebellion and escape the labor camp. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 The winner will be crowned the King or Queen of that episode and move on to the next week's competition against new competitors, and the other will unmask! Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In the opening minutes of the episode, most hardcore Marvel fans probably did a double take. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2022 The non-dialogue fiction scenes, seen in 20%-25% of each episode, also contributes to making the series lively. Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Here, Lam gives PEOPLE his recap of Wednesday night's episode. Johnny Lam, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 That’s because the artist is the big cameo of episode 3. Chris Smith, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022 Three years have passed since House of the Dragon's second episode, and the war against the Triarchy and the Crabfeeder is ... not going well! Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey — more at in First Known Use 1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing episode bottle episode bottle episode Kids Definition episode noun ep·i·sode ˈe-pə-ˌsōd 1 : an event or one of a series of events that stands out clearly I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode. 2 : one in a series of connected stories or performances Medical Definition episode noun ep·i·sode ˈep-ə-ˌsōd also -ˌzōd : an event that is distinctive and separate although part of a larger series especially : an occurrence of a usually recurrent pathological abnormal condition a manic episode hypoglycemic episodes episode noun as in event something that happens I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance event incident thing circumstance occurrence occasion happening time affair accident page coincidence phenomenon experience adventure landmark news hap turning point crisis milestone fluke emergency happenstance milepost juncture freak deed achievement co-occurrence feat tidings happenchance exploit Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of episode are circumstance, event, incident, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident. a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work The words circumstance and episode can be used in similar contexts, but circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background. couldn't recall the exact circumstances The meanings of event and episode largely overlap; however, event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause. the events following the assassination The words incident and episode are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance. a minor wartime incident While in some cases nearly identical to episode, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. an encounter that was a chance occurrence
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