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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The museum will also look back at NBC milestones ranging from the network’s beginnings in radio to color television and the development of the modern late-night talk show. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

On Tuesday, Page Six reported that the long-running ABC talk show would end next year. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Created by Mike Lazzo in 1994, the satirical talk show served as Cartoon Network’s first piece of fully original programming. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Former co-host Sherri Shepherd is also set to return to the daytime talk show as a guest. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talk show

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

talk show

noun

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