sitcom
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɪtˌkɑm// UK //sˈɪtkɒm// sit·com
n. a television show that is funny and follows the same characters in everyday situations. You watch a sitcom to relax and laugh at familiar problems.
n. a television series that combines a fixed cast of characters with a recurring setting, structured around short, self-contained comedic episodes.
We watched a funny sitcom last night.
The new sitcom focuses on a young family moving to a small town.
Classic sitcoms often rely on a laugh track to signal humor, whereas modern series prefer naturalistic dialogue and subtle visual gags.
Shortening of situation comedy.