TV

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noun

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

TV

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abbreviation

transvestite

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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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Five days ago, the two exchanged barbs and accusations in a debate on TV Band. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 One of those injured was a 12-year-old girl, Rabeh told France’s BFM TV. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 The series is produced by Moonage Pictures for Netflix and Miramax TV. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Eddy Cue, the Apple executive who oversees its entire services business, said that viewership of F1 on Apple TV is up double digits compared to ESPN last season. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for TV

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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 25 Oct. 2026.

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TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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