Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

situation-comedy

Noun

/ˈsɪtʃuːˌeɪʃən ˈkɒmɪdi/

Definition

A humorous television program or play that focuses on a fixed set of characters in a consistent setting, often featuring everyday situations that lead to comedic outcomes.

Examples

‘Friends’ is a classic example of a situation-comedy that portrays the lives of six friends living in New York City.
‘The Office’ creatively captures the absurdities of office life through its situation-comedy format.
In situation-comedies, characters often find themselves in awkward or funny situations that lead to laughter.

Meaning

Situation-comedy, often abbreviated as sitcom, typically involves characters facing humorous dilemmas or circumstances that arise from their interactions.