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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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 23 Sep. 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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