Serials Meaning in English
word · lemma: serial
Definition
Stories, shows, or publications that are released in separate parts over a period of time, often on television, radio, or in magazines.
Usage & Nuances
'Serials' usually refers to TV shows or radio programs split into episodes, or written stories published in installments. Not the same as 'series': 'series' can mean any set of related items, but 'serial' always means released in parts. More formal or old-fashioned for books; in TV, often used interchangeably with 'series' in some regions.
Example Sentences
I love watching serials on television.
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She collects old serials published in magazines.
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Many radio serials were popular in the past.
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These old mystery serials always kept me guessing.
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Streaming platforms release full serials at once now, instead of weekly.
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I'm hooked on crime serials—I can't stop watching them!
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