TV

1 of 2

noun

Synonyms of TVnext

TV

2 of 2

abbreviation

transvestite

Examples of TV in a Sentence

Noun We need a new TV. Do you want to watch some TV before bed?
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Noun
When asked for comment about the plan to implement the ban, the AG's office did not respond to WBZ-TV. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple’s marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 The company, which owns a suite of cable networks including AMC, We TV, SundanceTV, BBC America and IFC, said most of its domestic revenue now comes from streaming. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Criminal Record is produced for Apple TV by Tod Productions and STV Studios, and executive produced by Elaine Collins, Chris Sussman, Rutman, Capaldi and Jumbo. Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute Horner on the charges while he is being tried for a possible death penalty in the Athena Strand case, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 Rhea Seehorn stands out in a striking red and blue dress on the red carpet at Apple TV's presentation of the Pluribus season one finale during the 2026 PaleyFest LA in Los Angeles on April 4. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 With Emmys season looming, the TV Academy wants to pave a smoother path. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Live footage can be seen on NASA+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max and Roku, according to the NASA web site. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

television

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of TV was in 1945

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TV. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

TV

noun
(ˈ)tē-ˈvē
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