TV

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noun

Synonyms of TVnext

TV

2 of 2

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
Hosted by the Republican Party of Olmsted County, the debate was hosted by KTTC-TV and moderated by Brock Bergey. Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 Fubo is best for those who want the variety of live channels with a lot of sports options from ESPN, FOX Sports, NBA TV, NHL Network and more. Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026 Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned. Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 May 2026 The actor first took on the role of Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless in 1980, and the character and actor have become titans of daytime TV. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Another point of stress for owners of older Chromecasts this week is a report today that Google has ended support for every Chromecast except for the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) from 2022. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 Right now, my favorite shows are FROM on MGM+, Widow’s Bay on Apple TV and the brand new Netflix series, The Boroughs. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The races are also available for free to fans in Belgium via RTBF Auvio and to those in Austria via Servus TV. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026 Pedro Pina, YouTube’s chief in EMEA, will deliver this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 May 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 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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