episode
8 synonyms for episode, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A single installment of a TV or radio series.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
How to use episode
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
season finale episode
a strange episode
the first episode
Etymology
Came into English via French épisode, from New Latin *epīsodium, from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “a parenthetic addition, episode”), the neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “following upon the entrance, coming in besides, adventitious”), itself built from ἐπί (epí, “on”), εἰς (eis, “into”) and ὁδός (hodós, “wa...
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.
