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Definition of sitcom

sitcom

/ˈsɪt.kɑːm/
sit · com
Plural:sitcoms
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sitcom Lexical Profile

sitcom Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A genre of episodic comedy, typically broadcast on television or radio, featuring a fixed cast of characters who share a recurring setting such as a home or workplace and navigate humorous everyday predicaments.

Example

"After a long day at the office, she liked to unwind by watching a classic half-hour sitcom from the nineties."

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• Nearby Words

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sitar
sitch
sitcom
sitdown
site
sitka

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s in American English as a blend of the words "situation" and "comedy," originally used in radio and television industry jargon.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sitcom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sitcom
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