boob tubes

plural of boob tube
as in TVs
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound tonight I just want to unwind in front of the boob tube

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televisions
Noun
  • External monitors or televisions can be connected for sharing visuals with clients or colleagues.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As book adaptations continue to hit cinemas and televisions alike, these page-to-screen collaborations serve a vital role for the nonprofit, helping to fund their philanthropic work and raise money to bring books to communities in need.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Boob tubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boob%20tubes. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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