episode
Translation
episode, incident, installment
Examples
I watched the latest episode of the series.
I watched the newest installment of the series.
It was a strange episode in my life.
It was a peculiar incident in my life.
He had a brief episode of dizziness.
He had a short bout of dizziness.
Grammar Patterns
((an episode)) ((of sth.)) a single event or a part of a story I watched the latest episode of the series.
((an episode)) ((in sth.)) a particular period of time in someone's life It was a strange episode in my life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incident, event, chapter, installment
Etymology
From Greek 'epeisodion', meaning 'a coming in besides'. 'epi-' (upon) + 'eisodos' (entrance). Originally a part of a Greek tragedy between two choral songs.
Memory Tips
Think of a TV series. Each 'episode' is one part of the whole story.