watch a sitcom

Meaning

This phrase means to view a situation comedy, which is a popular genre of television comedy featuring characters in recurring humorous situations. It is commonly used when discussing leisure activities, favorite TV shows, or ways to unwind after a long day.

Examples

• I just want to order pizza and watch a sitcom tonight.

  I just want to order pizza and watch a sitcom tonight.

• If you need a laugh, you should watch a sitcom like Friends or Modern Family.

  If you need a laugh, you should watch a sitcom like Friends or Modern Family.

• My parents always watch a sitcom together before going to bed.

  My parents always watch a sitcom together before going to bed.

• It's hard to find time to watch a sitcom now that I'm working late.

  It's hard to find time to watch a sitcom now that I'm working late.

• She loves to watch a sitcom while running on the treadmill.

  She loves to watch a sitcom while running on the treadmill.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I love to watch a sit-comedy.

  ✓ I love to watch a sitcom.

  While 'sitcom' is short for 'situation comedy', native speakers almost never say 'sit-comedy'. Use the standard contracted form 'sitcom'.

• ✗ Let's see a sitcom.

  ✓ Let's watch a sitcom.

  We use 'watch' for TV shows, movies, and series at home, while 'see' is typically reserved for movies in a theater or live performances.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After a stressful day, I usually just want to ___ to unwind.

  💡 View a funny, episodic TV show.

  Show answer

  watch a sitcom

• Do you prefer to stream dramas or ___ on Friday nights?

  💡 Laugh at a situational comedy.

  Show answer

  watch a sitcom