Sitcom

/sˈɪtkɒm/

/ˈsɪtˌkɑm/

Sitcom

a type of television show that uses humor to tell stories about everyday situations and relationships between characters, typically set in a fixed location such as a home or workplace

synonyms : situation comedy

a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life

synonyms : situation comedy

Examples

1. One hundred years from now, will we remember the sitcom star, or the surgeon, or the human rights activist, or the guy who juggled frogs?

2. The sitcom was shown on a popular comedy network earlier today.

3. Not sitcom versions.

4. Sitcoms are fun.