English word sitcom comes from English situation, English comedy
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| situation | English (eng) | (UK, dated) A position of employment; a post.. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.. The place in which something is situated; a location.. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings. |
| comedy | English (eng) | (Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).. (drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.. (drama) The genre of such works.. (historical) A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.. A humorous event.. A light, amusing play with a happy ending.. Entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous [...] |
| sitcom | English (eng) |