Synonyms for

Sitcom

Verb / ˈsɪˌtkɑ:m / Another word for sitcom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sitcom is a genre of television and radio programs that features a regular cast of characters in a continuous storyline.

Synonyms & similar words

situationcomedy

Synonyms by register

Informal

comedy show funny show laugh track show

Antonyms

drama tragedy thriller documentary news opera melodrama

Common collocations

  • watch a sitcom
  • popular sitcom
  • classic sitcom
  • new sitcom
  • sitcom episode
  • sitcom character
  • sitcom rerun

Word family

noun sitcom

Usage note

Sitcom is a portmanteau of 'situation comedy'. It refers specifically to a genre of television or radio programming characterized by recurring characters and a humorous plot.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite sitcom is Friends.
  2. I like to watch sitcoms with my family.
  3. This sitcom always makes me laugh.
  4. A new sitcom is coming out next month.
  5. The sitcom was cancelled after one season.

Quotes

  • "I think laughter is the best medicine. If you can't laugh at yourself, then who can you laugh at?" - Betty White
  • "I'm a big fan of sitcoms. I really love the format, and I love the audience aspect of it." - Sarah Chalke
  • "I love sitcoms, and I grew up on them, and I find them really comfortable." - Keegan-Michael Key

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