TV

1 of 2

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
The new disclosure covers revenue across advertising as well as subscriptions for services such as YouTube Premium TV, and gives somewhat of a window into how massive the userbase for the service is. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026 Jackson is set to star alongside Ray Romano in the project from Berlanti, Bash Doran and Warner Bros TV. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026 Still, no one knew for sure when the word would officially come down; that’s how, for example, Rob Mills, the executive VP of unscripted and alternative entertainment for Walt Disney TV, found out while attending the Realscreen convention in Miami. Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026 The annual multidisciplinary event returns to Austin from March 12-18, with the Film and TV Festival running concurrently with all of SXSW’s business, music, and comedy programming for the first time. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026 Guthrie was the legal affairs correspondent based in Washington, DC for Court TV from 2006 to 2007, according to NBC. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 Hernandez was booked into Dallas County Jail but as of Monday afternoon was not listed in jail logs, WFAA-TV reported. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026 Currently, the main allergens affecting the area are cedar, elm, and mold, even though all remain at medium-level concentrations in the air, according to KVUE-TV’s Allergy Tracker. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026 An infamous chapter in Kentucky history will make its big screen debut at the renowned 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, held in Austin, Texas in March. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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