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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
Claim about Winfrey's donations is baseless Winfrey voiced her support for Harris during the Democratic National Convention in a surprise appearance announced just hours before the former talk show host walked on stage.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Over the past few months, a twisted killer, a nonagenarian avenger and a talk show host with a deadly interest in the occult have reinvigorated an indie film business that had been in a prolonged slump.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
The union already had a Michael Douglas (the future Wall Street Oscar winner) and a Mike Douglas (the talk show host).
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
She was awarded a recording contract and went on to become a platinum-selling artist and talk show host.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
talk show
noun
: a radio or television program in which persons engage in discussions or are interviewed
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