episode
Translation
episode, instalment, incident
Examples
I watched the latest episode of the show.
I watched the latest episode of the show.
It was a strange episode in my life.
It was a strange episode in my life.
He had a manic episode last week.
He had a manic episode last week.
Grammar Patterns
((an episode of sth.)) a single part of a television or radio series I watched the latest episode of the show.
((an episode in sth.)) a single event or period of time It was a strange episode in my life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instalment, chapter, incident, event, occurrence
Etymology
From Greek 'epeisodion' (an addition), from 'epi-' (in addition) + 'eisodos' (a coming in). Originally referred to a part of a Greek tragedy between choral songs.
Memory Tips
Think of a TV series. Each 'episode' is one part of the whole story.