binge-watch
3 synonyms for binge-watch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To watch many episodes of a television series one after another, usually in a single sitting or over a very short period.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
stream through
devour
How to use binge-watch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
binge-watch a series
binge-watch the whole season
weekend binge-watch
Informal but now completely mainstream, including in journalism about streaming.
Etymology
A compound of binge, meaning a bout of excessive indulgence, and watch.
Full origin of binge-watch →Frequently asked questions
Is it binge watch or binge-watch?
Both spellings are in use and neither is wrong, but the hyphenated binge-watch is the more common form and is what most style guides prefer. The past tense is binge-watched.
How many episodes count as binge-watching?
There is no fixed number, but research and everyday usage usually put it at two or three episodes or more in one sitting. The idea is continuous viewing rather than waiting for a weekly release.
