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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Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 8) with a show-stopping number featuring epic cameos from both the talk show legend and American Idol alum. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025 McGraw was previously the host of his eponymous talk show, which ended in 2023 after 21 seasons. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 Getting Doug with High Comedian Doug Benson (Super High Me) takes the classic talk show format and adds a hazy twist. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 Their happy news was shared by Kimmel on Tuesday, May 20, during his talk show's opening monologue. Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 June 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 14 Jun. 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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