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TV dinner


TV dinner

noun

Definition of TV DINNER

: a quick-frozen packaged dinner (as of meat, potatoes, and a vegetable) that requires only heating before it is served

Origin of TV DINNER

from its saving the television viewer from having to interrupt viewing to prepare and serve a meal
First Known Use: 1954

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