programming

1 of 2

noun

pro·​gram·​ming ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 

-grə-

variants or less commonly programing

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2

a

: the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b

: the process of preparing an instructional program for a device (such as a computer)

programming

2 of 2

present participle of program entry 2

Examples of programming in a Sentence

Noun

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dedicated companion content will run on a standalone YouTube channel and ‘reaction programming’ will hit ZDF’s Twitch channel. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Service is low-key but practical, with staff supporting both wellness programming and basic logistics like airport pickups. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The money will support acquisitions, scholarly research, and public programming, focused primarily on South Asian and Sri Lankan art. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026

For Amazon, the arrangement continues the e-retailer’s expansion into live programming. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing programming

• application programming interface
• linear programming
• object-oriented programming
• pre-programming
• programming language

Rhymes for programming

• programing
• amang
• cramming
• damming
• damning
• hamming
• jamming
• lambing
• ramming
• slamming
• diagramming
• reprograming

Kids Definition

programming

noun

pro·​gram·​ming

variants also programing

ˈprō-ˌgram-iŋ 

-grə-miŋ

1

: the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

advocates less violence in television programming

2

: the design and production of computer programs