TV

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of TVnext

TV

2 of 2

abbreviation

transvestite

Examples of TV in a Sentence

Noun We need a new TV. Do you want to watch some TV before bed?
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Noun
Veteran New York news anchor Bill Ritter revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, bringing an end to his more than two-decade run behind the WABC-TV anchor desk. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Apple has a significant recurring subscription model, including Apple Music, Apple TV and online backups. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 And then there is the entire ballot for performers, which boasts one of the largest peer groups of the TV Academy. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026 There were at least 10 reports of tornadoes in Illinois alone on Thursday, including in Low Point, Ancona, Ransom, Reddick, Streator and Dwight, according to CBS affiliate WBBM-TV. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Netflix and series producer Sony Pictures TV declined comment. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026 In addition to nominations for Cardellini and Harbour, Conrad won Best Limited Series at the Gotham TV Awards in June. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 The first season of Margo's Got Money Troubles is available to stream on Apple TV. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Last week, Martin got a call from humane officers, looking for help to rescue more than 50 pigs, a story first brought to you by KDKA-TV. Josh Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of TV was in 1945

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TV. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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