TV

1 of 2

noun

ˈtē-ˈvē 

: television

TV

2 of 2

abbreviation

transvestite

Synonyms of TV

Noun

• television

Examples of TV in a Sentence

Noun

We need a new TV.

Do you want to watch some TV before bed?

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive). — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

While Prime Video doesn’t list Backrooms’ runtime, the order pages for it on Apple TV and Fandango at Home note the film is 1 hour and 50 minutes, which is the length of the original Backrooms’ theatrical release. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The big twist was always going to make or break Sugar, Apple TV’s contemporary neo-noir starring Colin Farrell as a dapper, tender, classic Hollywood–loving private investigator who happens to be a blue-skinned extraterrestrial in human disguise. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2026

The deal will further help Neon expand its reach and operations while enabling the brand to launch a new television division, Neon TV. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing TV

• on TV
• pay TV
• reality TV/television
• shock radio/TV
• subscription TV
• TV dinner

Kids Definition

TV

noun

(ˈ)tē-ˈvē

: television