episode
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: episodes
Sense 1
A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A bounded narrative unit within a television series, constituting a single installment that is structurally discrete yet interrelated with the series as a whole.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “episode” mean?
A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course.
Is “episode” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.