episode
0 antonyms and opposites of episode, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A single installment of a TV or radio series.
How to use episode
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French épisode, from New Latin *epīsodium, from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “a parenthetic addition, episode”), neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “following upon the entrance, coming in besides, adventitious”), from ἐπί (epí, “on”) + εἰς (eis, “into”) + ὁδός (hodós, “way”).
Full origin of episode →Frequently asked questions
What does “episode” mean?
The word “episode” means a single installment of a TV or radio series. In plain terms, one part of a TV/radio series, or a single incident that stands out within a bigger story.
How do you pronounce “episode”?
“Episode” is pronounced EHP-ih-sohd (/ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “episode” in a sentence?
Here is “episode” used in a sentence: “We binge-watched all ten episodes of the new season in one weekend.”
What part of speech is “episode”?
“Episode” is a noun.
Is “episode” a common word?
“Episode” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “episode” have?
“Episode” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single installment of a TV or radio series.
What is the difference between an episode and a season?
An episode is a single installment of a series — one show you watch in one sitting. A season is a whole batch of episodes released together, usually numbered (season one, season two). So a season is made up of many episodes, and a full series may run for several seasons.
What is the difference between an episode and a series?
An episode is one installment; a 'series' is trickier because usage differs. In American English a series is the entire show across all its seasons. In British English a 'series' often means a single season — one run of episodes. Either way, an episode remains the smallest unit.
What else can 'episode' mean?
Outside broadcasting, an episode is any single, distinct event within a longer sequence — 'an episode in her life,' 'an unfortunate episode.' In medicine it describes a bout of illness or symptoms, such as an episode of dizziness. The common thread is one self-contained happening within a larger whole.