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 former daytime talk show host joined The View in 2007 as the moderator, but left after only one season.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Rodriguez, better known by his first name, joined Kimmel's talk show in 2003 and has remained a staple since.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
From the world of broadcasting entertainment, former Chicago talk show maven Oprah Winfrey was there, and former CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert attended in a tan suit — referencing the controversy about President Obama's choice of attire during a news conference in 2014.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Rodriguez, better known by his first name, joined Kimmel's talk show in 2003 and has remained a staple since.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
From the world of broadcasting entertainment, former Chicago talk show maven Oprah Winfrey was there, and former CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert attended in a tan suit — referencing the controversy about President Obama's choice of attire during a news conference in 2014.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for talk show
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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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