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talk show

noun

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

Examples of talk show in a Sentence

She asked the actor to appear on her talk show.
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With her preference for low heels, the footwear suited the award-winning talk show host. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025 There were reports that the BBC was looking into bringing back your talk show, Chatty Man. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025 The talk show host added that Harry loved to watch airplanes take off and land and had a strong interest in collecting bugs. Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 After gaining national attention for prosecuting Mike Tyson's rape case on behalf of Marion County in 1992, Garrison headlined a conservative talk show on WIBC for two decades, signing off for the last time in 2017. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk show

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1941

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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talk show

noun
: a radio or television program in which persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

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