TV

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noun

ˈtē-ˈvē How to pronounce TV (audio)
Synonyms of TVnext
: television

TV

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abbreviation

transvestite

Synonyms of TV

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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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Tran’s killing followed two other fatal shootings of Vietnamese-American men with ties to local restaurants, according to San Jose Police and CNN affiliate KGO-TV. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Upgrade your dorm or bedroom entertainment setup with Vizio’s 43-inch Quantum 4K Smart TV, featuring Quantum Dot technology. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 True Hollywood Story, Most Shocking Celebrity Moments and Most Annoying People and was a frequent contributor to TV One’s Life After, Unsung and Unsung Hollywood. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Austin’s post on Instagram seems to contradict what Henrie recently told TV Insider about Max’s absence on the show. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for TV

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 16 Aug. 2026.

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TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
: television
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