TV

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noun

Synonyms of TVnext

TV

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abbreviation

transvestite

Examples of TV in a Sentence

Noun We need a new TV. Do you want to watch some TV before bed?
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Noun
Footage of the crash scene taken by Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV shows a white helicopter lying on its side in a grassy area. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025 Jonathan Dienst Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York. Tom Winter, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025 Once upon a time the chuckle-heavy world of late night TV was a Hollywood fairytale. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 His uncle Allen DuMont was the founder of the DuMont television network, an early rival to CBS, NBC, and ABC that once counted WGN-TV Channel 9 as among its affiliates. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Before that, the Atlanta native worked in a number of on-air positions in her home city on both TV and radio, including as a sports anchor and reporter for NBC affiliate WXIA-TV from 2012-14. Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025 That is why were very proud when Reuters this year said that Pro TV News was the most credible news in the country. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025 On top of the quality of technology on offer, the Amazon Fire TV Stick's library contains all major streaming services. Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2025 Down Cemetery Road Episode 5: Where to Watch The show is now available to watch on Apple TV. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of TV was in 1945

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TV. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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