binge watch
/bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/
Meaning
To watch multiple episodes of a television show or an entire series in rapid succession, usually in one sitting. This modern term is highly popular due to the rise of streaming services.
Examples
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I ended up binge watching the entire first season of that new thriller last night.
I ended up binge watching the entire first season of that new thriller last night.
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We love to binge watch sci-fi shows on rainy weekends.
We love to binge watch sci-fi shows on rainy weekends.
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I'm trying not to binge watch this series because I want it to last.
I'm trying not to binge watch this series because I want it to last.
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They stayed up until 4 AM to binge watch the final episodes.
They stayed up until 4 AM to binge watch the final episodes.
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What's the last show you decided to binge watch?
What's the last show you decided to binge watch?
Common Mistakes
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✗ I did a binge watch of the series.
✓ I binge watched the series.
While 'binge-watching' can be a noun, native speakers almost always use 'binge watch' directly as a verb in casual speech.
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✗ I watched binge the show.
✓ I binge watched the show.
The word 'binge' acts as a modifier directly before the verb 'watch'. Do not separate them or put 'binge' after the verb.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Instead of going out, we decided to ___ the new season of Stranger Things.
💡 To watch many episodes in one sitting.
Show answer
binge watch
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I got so hooked on the plot that I ___ the entire series in just two days.
💡 Use the past tense form.
Show answer
binge watched