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 companion talk show is also launching a fan vote that will impact the game. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 From buses and billboards to talk shows and TikTok, the movie will reach full saturation. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Likewise, who is looking for a sports talk show to argue that white people are better at golf, as Smith also claimed during his rant? — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 And none of those stars are able to carry an awards campaign the way Domingo effortlessly has as a model talk show guest and permanent fixture on Best Dressed lists throughout the year. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 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 shop
talk show
talk someone's ear off
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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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