sitcom
noun
sit·com ˈsit-ˌkäm 
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
Ted CoxLike many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want. Greg Morabito
Greg MorabitoDidn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld? Benjamin Svetkey
Benjamin Svetkey
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Ralph, 65, plays the firm but loving kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard on the beloved ABC sitcom. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The creator and star of the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary stepped out on the red carpet tonight in an exquisite russet gown, custom made by Dolce & Gabbana. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 Her husband sat down with her in their living room, and the couple settled on some sitcom. Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 The actor-director, who played Richie Cunningham’s best friend, Potsie Weber, on the classic ABC sitcom starting in the 1970s, announced his candidacy during a June 28 Ojai City Council meeting, according to Ojai Valley News. al, 7 July 2022 On television, Caan spent four seasons as casino owner Ed Deline on the NBC drama Las Vegas, a season as a Miami mob boss on Starz’s Magic City and a year as a boozing ex-baseball star on the ABC sitcom Back in the Game. Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 The actor-director, who played Richie Cunningham’s best friend, Potsie Weber, on the classic ABC sitcom starting in the 1970s, announced his candidacy during a June 28 Ojai City Council meeting, according to Ojai Valley News. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022 Now, stars of the ABC sitcom are reflecting on the show's universal appeal to audiences across the country and the globe ahead of its upcoming series finale. Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE.com, 10 Apr. 2022 Mitchell Ryan, a veteran character actor whose credits included the original Lethal Weapon, the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, and the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg, died Friday in Los Angeles. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2022 See More
Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The creator and star of the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary stepped out on the red carpet tonight in an exquisite russet gown, custom made by Dolce & Gabbana. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 Her husband sat down with her in their living room, and the couple settled on some sitcom. Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 The actor-director, who played Richie Cunningham’s best friend, Potsie Weber, on the classic ABC sitcom starting in the 1970s, announced his candidacy during a June 28 Ojai City Council meeting, according to Ojai Valley News. al, 7 July 2022 On television, Caan spent four seasons as casino owner Ed Deline on the NBC drama Las Vegas, a season as a Miami mob boss on Starz’s Magic City and a year as a boozing ex-baseball star on the ABC sitcom Back in the Game. Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2022 The actor-director, who played Richie Cunningham’s best friend, Potsie Weber, on the classic ABC sitcom starting in the 1970s, announced his candidacy during a June 28 Ojai City Council meeting, according to Ojai Valley News. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022 Now, stars of the ABC sitcom are reflecting on the show's universal appeal to audiences across the country and the globe ahead of its upcoming series finale. Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE.com, 10 Apr. 2022 Mitchell Ryan, a veteran character actor whose credits included the original Lethal Weapon, the gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, and the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg, died Friday in Los Angeles. Tyler Aquilina, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
situation comedy
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above