Definition

A work published in bite-sized installments, often numbered and theoretically infinite—the entertainment equivalent of a subscription you can't cancel. Perfect for the impatient reader who needs closure but won't get it.

Example Usage

I'm waiting for the next serial installment to drop; season one cliffhangers are killing me.

Source: Common publishing and media terminology

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