episode
- 01 B1 Intermediate
one part of a story that is broadcast on television or radio in several parts.
a single instalment of a serialised television, radio, or podcast programme.
Simple“I missed the last episode of the show, so I don't know how it ended.”
In context“The season finale was a double-length episode that resolved several long-standing plot lines while introducing a new antagonist for next year.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an event or a short period of time that is part of a longer experience.
a distinct event or series of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; often used for medical or emotional events.
Simple“That argument was a very unhappy episode in our friendship.”
In context“The patient described a brief episode of dizziness that occurred shortly after he began the new course of medication.”
Synonyms
Usage episodes released
From French épisode, from New Latin *epīsodium, from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “a parenthetic addition, episode”), neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “following upon the entrance, coming in besides, adventitious”), from ἐπί (epí, “on”) + εἰς (eis, “into”) + ὁδός (hodós, “way”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.