Episode — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈe-pə-ˌsōd/ ep·i·sode

Meaning & Definition of Episode

Episode (noun)

  1. a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work
  2. the part of an ancient Greek tragedy between two choric songs
  3. a developed situation that is integral to but separable from a continuous narrative, incident

Episode (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that happens

    "I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode"

    similar: affair, circumstance, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing
    related: coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Episode

The most common words with a similar meaning to Episode:

affair, circumstance, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing

Related Words for Episode

coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings

Origin & Etymology of Episode

Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey in

First known use: 1678

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Episode

Words & Phrases Containing Episode

bottle episode, manic episode

Frequently Asked Questions about Episode

What does "Episode" mean?

"Episode" means a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work. As a noun, it is defined as: a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work.

What is another word for "Episode"?

Other words for "Episode" include affair, circumstance, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion and occurrence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Episode" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Episode"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Episode". Common alternatives include affair, circumstance, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence and thing.

How do you use "Episode" in a sentence?

Examples of "Episode" in a sentence: "I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode".

Is "Episode" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Episode" is a noun.

Is "Episode" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Episode" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Episode"?

"Episode" is pronounced /ˈe-pə-ˌsōd/ and divided into syllables as ep·i·sode.

What is the origin of the word "Episode"?

"Episode" comes from Greek epeisodion, from neuter of epeisodios coming in besides, from epi- + eisodios coming in, from eis into (akin to Greek en in) + hodos road, journey in. First known use: 1678.