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talk show

noun

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

Examples of talk show in a Sentence

She asked the actor to appear on her talk show.
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The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also made headlines for reuniting former Today cohosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, who cohosted the telecast months after the latter exited her permanent post on the long-running morning talk show to help care for her daughter. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 The famed talk show host placed fifth in the competition series. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 The talk show takes on a whole new dimension in Las Vegas, with a bigger stage, more Bravolebrities, magnificent musical numbers, and big surprises that wow everyone. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025 Hough wore the Khaite Ona knee-high boot to appear on the daytime talk show. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk show

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1941

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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talk show

noun
: a radio or television program in which persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

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