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

Taylor hosts Adobe programming, including the company's Creative Cafe series, and sources creators for its events out of her personal network. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The lineup spans factual entertainment, automotive programming, film and sports content. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 July 2026

There, his work contributed to the growth of television syndication as an enduring economic model, fundamentally changing how programming would be financed, distributed and valued for generations. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Girls in the Game might argue that its programming is non-competitive or centered on youth development rather than formal leagues. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 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
• programming language

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