TV

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noun

ˈtē-ˈvē 

: television

TV

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abbreviation

transvestite

Synonyms of TV

Noun

• television

Examples of TV in a Sentence

Noun

We need a new TV.

Do you want to watch some TV before bed?

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive). — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

However, this came after the TV Academy ended a four-year deal with ABC (following six years on Fox) early when rivals vowed to boycott the ceremony. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Season 3 of Apple TV’s sci-fi drama premiered on July 3, returning viewers to the dystopian world based on Hugh Howey's New York Times–bestselling trilogy. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Prior to starting his current role, Thomas worked at KPTV-TV, a Fox affiliate in Portland, Oregon, for four years, according to his LinkedIn profile. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing TV

• on TV
• pay TV
• reality TV/television
• shock radio/TV
• subscription TV
• TV dinner

Kids Definition

TV

noun

(ˈ)tē-ˈvē

: television