sitcom

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sitcom

A family laughs together while watching their favorite sitcom on television.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life: A "sitcom" is a genre of comedy television show that features a recurring cast of characters in a common environment, deriving humor from relatable, everyday situations.
    • A humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life: This definition emphasizes the narrative and dramatic structure of the genre, where humor is woven into stories mimicking real-life scenarios.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • "Friends" is one of the most famous sitcoms of all time.
    • We watch a classic sitcom every evening after dinner.
    • The new sitcom about a dysfunctional family is very funny.
Advanced Usage
  • As a cultural reference: The term "sitcom" is often used to describe a predictable or formulaic series of humorous events in real life.
    • Their office dynamics felt like a bad sitcom.
  • Genre specification: Used to distinguish this format from other types of comedy like sketch comedy or stand-up specials.
    • He prefers character-driven sitcoms over slapstick comedy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Situation comedy: The full form of the term "sitcom."
    • The situation comedy was a staple of 1990s television.
  • Comedy series: A broader term that can include sitcoms.
    • The network is looking to develop a new comedy series.
Synonyms
  • Comedy show: A general term for a television program designed to be humorous.
  • TV comedy: Specifically denotes a comedy program made for television.
Related Phrases
  • Sitcom writing: Refers to the specific craft of writing scripts for this genre.
    • She studied sitcom writing in college.
  • Sitcom trope: A common or overused theme or device in sitcoms.
    • The "will they, won't they" romance is a classic sitcom trope.
Idioms and Cultural References
  • Laugh track: While not an idiom containing the word "sitcom," the canned laughter of a laugh track is strongly associated with traditional sitcoms.
    • The sitcom used a loud laugh track to cue the audience.
  • To be straight out of a sitcom: Used to describe a real-life situation that is absurdly funny or stereotypical, as if scripted for a sitcom.
    • The misunderstanding was so perfect, it was straight out of a sitcom.
sitcom

A family laughs together while watching their favorite sitcom on television.

Noun
  1. a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life
  2. a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life

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