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

Paramount+ has unveiled first look photos and announced the premiere date for The Varnell Hill Show, a new half-hour workplace comedy starring Tommy Davidson as the talk show host first introduced nearly three decades ago in the Martin sitcom. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

In June, Kimmel announced O’Donnell as one of his talk show’s summer guest hosts, along with a lineup including Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo, Jelly Roll and Matt Damon. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Greg Papa, the 63-year-old voice of the San Francisco 49ers, found out on Wednesday that he’d been laid from his popular talk show by KNBR, flagship station of the 49ers and San Francisco Giants. — Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Danny booked him on late-night talk shows and for TV appearances on everything from Sesame Street to MTV, which opened the door for younger generations to discover his talents. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 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