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
Two days before joining her famous family at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, the TikTok and television star got all dressed up in a neon yellow gown for her high school prom. Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Nick Offerman had the DGA Theater in stitches during Deadline’s Contenders TV panel for Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026 This panel will be moderated by Variety TV critic Alison Herman. William Earl, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 The fact that the post-2015 Apple TV was kind of supposed to be a game console? ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 Fans can catch Bob’s Burgers on FOX with Sling TV. Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026 Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the New England Patriots for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, the team confirmed to WBZ-TV Thursday. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Of the 34 total wins, HBO Max received the most awards with 6, followed by Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix and PBS, each with 2 awards. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026 The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026

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 26 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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