situation comedy
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situation comedy
n.
A humorous radio or television series featuring the reactions of a regular cast of characters to unusual situations, such as misunderstandings or embarrassing coincidences.
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situation comedy
n
(Broadcasting) (on television or radio) a comedy series involving the same characters in various day-to-day situations which are developed as separate stories for each episode. Also called: sitcom
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sit′ua′tion com′edy
n.
a television or radio series made up of independent episodes depicting the comic adventures of a fixed group of characters.
[1945–50]
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Noun | 1. | situation comedy - a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life comedy - light and humorous drama with a happy ending |
2. | situation comedy - a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life |
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situation comedy
n → Situationskomödie f
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situation comedy
n (TV, Radio, Theatre) → situation comedy f invCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995