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

Cable-cutters can also stream the fest live online through a variety of live TV streamers such as DirecTV (which offers a 5-day free trial) and Sling TV. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

In 2015, the award’s name was changed from Miniseries or TV Movie to Limited or Anthology Series, in part to address the gold rush for anthology-style shows like American Horror Story, True Detective, and Fargo. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Her movie had been on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home for about a month and a half when Caster got her sales figures and was shocked by how few people had watched it. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

The channels expand Samsung TV Plus’ push into the creator space, which has been a major focus over the past year. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 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