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

Like many classic sitcoms, this show is episodic, so feel free to dive in anywhere you want.

—Greg Morabito

Didn't some guy named Jerry play himself on an NBC sitcom called Seinfeld?

—Benjamin Svetkey

Examples of sitcom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, which quietly became the longest-running Black sitcom in television history while most of the critical establishment wasn’t paying attention. —Geoff Bennett, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026

Series that are still awaiting decisions include Tim Allen’s sophomore sitcom Shifting Gears, as well as two newer entries, Scrubs and RJ Decker. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026

Fox previously starred in Lawrence's '90s sitcom Spin City, before departing the series to deal with the increasing symptoms from his real-life Parkinson's diagnosis. —Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Eden has enjoyed a decades-long career in Hollywood, though many best remember her from the beloved 1960s sitcom. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

situation comedy

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sitcom

• aplomb
• balaam
• cocom
• embalm
• islam
• pogrom
• salaam
• balm
• bom
• bomb
• calm
• dom

Kids Definition

sitcom

noun

sit·​com ˈsit-ˌkäm 

: situation comedy