tellies

variants also teles
plural of telly, chiefly British
as in TVs
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound my mum has had the same telly since I was but a lad

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televisions
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  • Founded in 1925, the company is known for its high-end home sound systems, headphones and televisions — done up with minimalist Scandinavian design.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In living rooms, televisions are often placed in locations where ambient light from the windows can cause visible glare.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Tellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tellies. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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