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

Former Fox Sports talk show host Skip Bayless, however, wasn’t sure a penalty should have been called. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

The final round of children came out from backstage while dressed as the talk show’s original cohost lineup, including the late Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Debbie Matenopoulos, Star Jones, and current panelist Joy Behar. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

Scott Walker, chief revenue officer at Sirius XM, talked about his company representing audio ad sales for YouTube’s audio-first inventory, including music, podcasts, and talk shows. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

The latest Chicago Media Report details plans by John Kass to end his online venture, Horace Grant's new sports talk show and where to watch the next Bears game. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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