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

Entertainment programming historically was as well. —Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

In addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. —Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

Each night, a team of licensed mental health professionals oversee programming at The Warm Place. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026

The programming helps both streaming services with key strategic goals. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 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