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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The talk show, distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, currently airs in over 200 local stations nationwide. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024 Popular on Variety Che commented on the news earlier this week that controversial former GOP congressman Matt Gaetz is moving to One America Network to host a political talk show. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024 Get in on the trend with these sequin skirts inspired by Kelly Clarkson’s talk show look below. Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nation's largest weekend radio talk show. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk show 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Dec. 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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