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.
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While boyfriend Common attempted to protect her, McBride collided with the talk show host, who was visibly taken aback by the interaction. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Big Sean appears on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in a March 13 episode to promote his new book Go Higher in Burbank, California. Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 The talk show host, who suffers from Graves disease and lymphedema, used a mobility scooter to maneuver through city streets. Tracy Wright, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 The phrase has also been used by Republican politicians and talk show hosts, among others. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk show

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1941

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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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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