talk show

noun

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

Examples of talk show in a Sentence

She asked the actor to appear on her talk show.
Recent Examples on the Web And daytime talk shows, too — Kelly and Drew and Jennifer Hudson — [those] shows have more in common with traditional late-night talk shows. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024 In the dramatic May 30 finale to the show’s third season, Deborah arranges the logistics of her late-night talk show. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Legendary former View cohost Rosie O'Donnell got the last laugh amid her years-long feud with Donald Trump, as the actress, comedian, and Emmy-winning talk show veteran publicly celebrated the former president's historic conviction on 34 felony counts. EW.com, 31 May 2024 And comedian David Letterman has a new season of his talk show debuting on June 12. Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk show 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1965

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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talk show

noun
: a radio or television program in which persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

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