How do you use "episode" in a sentence?

Did you watch the latest episode? That was an embarrassing episode I'd rather forget. He had another episode of chest pain last night.

episode

Q: What does "episode" mean?

An event or incident; one part of a TV or radio series An episode is a single instalment of a serialised television or radio programme. It also refers to a distinct event or period that forms part of a longer sequence, or an occurrence of something, especially of illness. The word suggests something that is contained within a larger narrative or experience.

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Meaning: An event or incident; one part of a TV or radio series

一集；事件，插曲

episodio, capítulo; incidente

エピソード、話；出来事

에피소드, 회; 사건

An episode is a single instalment of a serialised television or radio programme. It also refers to a distinct event or period that forms part of a longer sequence, or an occurrence of something, especially of illness. The word suggests something that is contained within a larger narrative or experience.

一集是连续电视或广播节目的单个部分。它也指构成更长序列一部分的独特事件或时期，或某事（尤其是疾病）的发生。这个词暗示某事包含在更大的叙事或经历中。

Un episodio es una entrega individual de un programa de televisión o radio serializado. También se refiere a un evento o período distinto que forma parte de una secuencia más larga, o una ocurrencia de algo, especialmente de una enfermedad. La palabra sugiere algo contenido dentro de una narrativa o experiencia más grande.

「episode」は、連続テレビまたはラジオ番組の1回分の放送です。また、より長い連続の一部を形成する明確な出来事や期間、または何か（特に病気）の発生を指します。この言葉は、より大きな物語や経験の中に含まれる何かを示唆します。

Episode는 연속 TV 프로그램이나 라디오 프로그램의 개별 편을 가리킵니다. 또한 더 긴 일련의 일 중 하나의 뚜렷한 사건이나 기간, 특히 질병의 발현을 의미하기도 합니다. 더 큰 이야기나 경험 속에 포함된 사건이라는 뉘앙스를 가집니다.

Examples

Did you watch the latest episode?
你看最新一集了吗？
¿Viste el último episodio?
最新話は見ましたか？
최신 회 보셨어요?
That was an embarrassing episode I'd rather forget.
那是我宁愿忘记的尴尬插曲。
Ese fue un episodio vergonzoso que preferiría olvidar.
あれは忘れたい恥ずかしい出来事でした。
그것은 잊고 싶은 창피한 사건이었습니다.
He had another episode of chest pain last night.
他昨晚又发作了一次胸痛。
Tuvo otro episodio de dolor en el pecho anoche.
彼は昨夜また胸の痛みの発作がありました。
그는 어젯밤 또 가슴 통증 발작이 있었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Greek 'epeisodion' meaning 'addition, a coming in besides', from 'epi-' (upon, in addition) + 'eisodos' (a coming in, entrance). Originally the part of Greek tragedy between two choral songs.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Greek 'epeisodion' meaning 'addition' or 'coming in besides.' In ancient Greek drama, an episode was a section of dialogue between choral songs. The theatrical origin explains why we still use it for parts of serialised entertainment.