programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

In additional to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. —Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

With that initial $15 million gift, the Bob Woodruff Foundation established a three-year plan to invest an additional 20% each year for the past three years in programming. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

Toddlers and preschoolers between ages 2 and 5 are recommended to limit screen time to one hour per day of quality programming, according to clinicians. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026

The carpeting and furnishings in these three areas and its electrical outlets were redone just two years ago, according to the Kennedy Center, and were accomplished without interrupting performances and programming. —Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs