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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The watch party location will screen the match on its many large-screen televisions and will offer specials on food and drinks while fans catch the big game.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026
The logo’s design, however, also paid homage to the company’s earlier technological strengths (such as radios and televisions).

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

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