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

Most co-curricular activities, like arts and leadership programs, would be shared, but spiritual programming and retreats would remain separate. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025

At Pittsburgh International Airport, hometown food concepts, cultural programming, and warm civic identity turn the terminal into a declaration of place. —Andy Cohen, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025

Help the Hellbender efforts include educational programming for anglers, homeowners, farmers and anyone interested in conservation. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025

Carlson, who did not respond to USA TODAY's request for comment, has dismissed critics of the interview, telling fellow former Fox News host Megyn Kelly this month that those naysaysers don't control his programming. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

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