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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Noun

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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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Noun
The Sapphire Reserve offers complimentary subscriptions to both Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Officers ask that anyone who has information about this shooting contact the Detroit Police Department Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP or send a tip via Detroit Rewards TV. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 ProdPro exec LoVerde points out that the comparable quarter last year in Illinois saw Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter shoot there for season two. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Netflix faces rising competition from rivals such as HBO Max, Apple TV, Hulu and others that have upped their game. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 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

Phrases Containing TV

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TV. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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