Sitcom (noun)

1. A type of television program that depicts humorous situations and characters.
2. A comedic play or movie that takes place in one setting and focuses on a series of characters and their relationships.

Origin:

The word 'sitcom' is an abbreviation of 'situation comedy', which originated in the 1950s.

Examples:

1. Seinfeld was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s.
2. The family gathered around the television to watch their favorite weekly sitcom.
3. Her favorite sitcom was always Friends, which she had seen multiple times.
4. The sitcom was filled with witty jokes and comedic timing.
5. The sitcom was a huge success and was renewed for several seasons.