TV

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noun

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
How to watch Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday TV (U.S.): ESPN TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) Watching in person? Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025 That same day, after seeing the prosecutor on TV, Thom fired off an email. Tresa Baldas, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 Moretti last month attended a retrospective of his work at the Bari International Film & TV Festival in southern Italy. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward. Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The international sales deal was secured ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart), scheduled for March 17-20. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025 An Analysis Of The Reaction To John Lithgow Being Cast In The HBO Harry Potter TV Show A quick note: the goal here isn’t to explore the ethical debates around the Harry Potter universe and J.K. Rowling. Callum Booth, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 For more buying tips, check out our list of the Best Soundbars, the Best Streaming Devices, and our guide on How to Choose the Right TV. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025 Watch the Grammys: Get Paramount+ How to watch the Grammys on TV The awards ceremony will air live on CBS from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. EST/5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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