sitcom
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a funny TV show about a group of people who are in the same place every week, like a family or office.
a television or radio series featuring a consistent set of characters in everyday situations, often using a laugh track or live audience.
Simple“My favourite sitcom is about a group of friends living in New York.”
In context“The network's latest sitcom relies heavily on nostalgic tropes and a traditional multi-camera setup to appeal to older viewers.”
Usageoften used as a compound noun or before another noun, as in 'sitcom star' or 'sitcom writer'.
Synonymscomedy seriessituation comedyAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
a person or couple with one income, two children, and a very large mortgage.
an acronym for 'single income, two children, outrageous mortgage', used to describe a specific socioeconomic demographic.
Simple“With rising house prices, many young families are living as sitcoms.”
In context“The report highlighted the growing number of 'sitcoms' in the suburbs who are struggling to keep up with high interest rates on a single salary.”
Usageused primarily in sociological or financial discussions regarding housing affordability.
Shortening of situation comedy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.