Thesaurus results for TELLIES

tellies

noun

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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An outdoor patio has its own bar, fire pits, heaters and televisions so customers can sit outside as long as possible.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
There’s also a basement-level bar with a wall of televisions.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

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