Binge-Watching

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /bɪndʒ ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of binge-watching

noun the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming services

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy binge-watching my favorite TV shows on weekends.

A2 Binge-watching can be a fun way to relax after a long day.

B1 Some people find binge-watching series to be a great way to escape reality.

B2 Binge-watching multiple seasons of a show in one sitting is a popular trend among viewers.

C1 The rise of streaming services has led to an increase in binge-watching habits among audiences.

C2 Psychologists have studied the effects of binge-watching on mental health and behavior.

Examples of binge-watching in a Sentence

formal Many people engage in binge-watching their favorite TV shows over the weekend.

informal I love binge-watching Netflix series on lazy Sundays.

slang I'm totally addicted to binge-watching that new show everyone's talking about.

figurative Binge-watching is like going on a TV marathon where you can't stop until you reach the end.

Grammatical Forms of binge-watching

past tense

binge-watched

plural

binge-watchers

comparative

more binge-watching

superlative

most binge-watching

present tense

binge-watch

future tense

will binge-watch

perfect tense

have binge-watched

continuous tense

binge-watching

singular

binge-watcher

positive degree

binge-watching is fun

infinitive

to binge-watch

gerund

binge-watching

participle

binge-watched

Origin and Evolution of binge-watching

First Known Use: 2003 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'binge-watching' originated from the combination of the word 'binge' meaning excessive indulgence and 'watching' referring to viewing content on a screen.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of watching multiple episodes of a TV series in one sitting, 'binge-watching' has evolved to encompass consuming large amounts of content from various sources such as streaming services like Netflix or Hulu.