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Binge-watch

/ˈbɪndʒ.wɒtʃ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To watch multiple episodes of a television series in rapid succession.

    "After a long week, I decided to binge-watch my favorite show all weekend."
  2. 2

    To consume a large quantity of media content in one sitting.

    "She loves to binge-watch documentaries on Saturday nights."

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The term 'binge-watch' combines 'binge', which originates from the late 19th century meaning to indulge excessively, and 'watch', derived from Old English 'wæccan', meaning to observe or look at. The phrase gained popularity in the early 21st century with the rise of streaming services.

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