TV

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noun

TV

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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
Streaming is simple too, since Google TV brings you all the big apps plus hands-free Google Assistant and even Apple AirPlay support. PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 She was twice nominated for a BAFTA TV award for her performance in Roy Clarke’s show, which also starred Clive Swift, Josephine Tewson, Geoffrey Hughes, Judy Cornwell, Shirley Stelfox, Mary Millar and David Griffin. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 In 1991, Routledge won a British Comedy Award for her portrayal as Bucket, and she was later nominated for two BAFTA TV Awards in 1992 and 1993. Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025 Platforms like YouTube, Tubi, Pluto TV and Crackle offer viewers access to extensive content libraries without a subscription fee, instead showing a few advertisements before, during or after videos. Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025 Historically, the Fall TV lineup was highly-anticipated by viewers and advertisers alike. Essence, 2 Oct. 2025 There's no word on whether or not King will take time off from WWE TV following the loss of his brother. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 Library films from NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution will be available to stream via SVOD on YouTube Premium and AVOD through YouTube Free Primetime Content. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 King pleaded not guilty to the four charges against him, according to Star-Telegram partner WFAA-TV. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025

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

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TV. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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