programming

1 of 2

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)

programming

2 of 2

present participle of program entry 2

Examples of programming in a Sentence

Noun

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This style of service extends off property, where the hotel has partnered with RED Hospitality and Leisure to create a menu of largely waterborne excursions and programming on a fleet of eight boats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Now housed at the Vision Theatre, WACO will significantly expand its reach by presenting theatrical productions, live music, dance, visual arts, multidisciplinary performances and educational programming. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

The committee created a communal space for faculty across disciplines, from acting to computer science, to talk about the new programming. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

The staff at popular indie music blogs BrooklynVegan and Alternative Press, for example, faced significant layoffs over the summer, while late night television continues to roll back on music programming as well. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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