TV

noun

ˈtē-ˈvē How to pronounce TV (audio)
Definition of TVnext
as in television
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound turn off the TV and go outside for a change

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Recent Examples of TV The series is produced by Moonage Pictures for Netflix and Miramax TV. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 Eddy Cue, the Apple executive who oversees its entire services business, said that viewership of F1 on Apple TV is up double digits compared to ESPN last season. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 The unified commerce agent bridging TV and mobile devices also creates a cross-screen funnel that allows fashion apparel brands to capture spontaneous consumer interest and turn passive discovery into direct-to-consumer sales. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 In Topeka, the debate will air on KSNT-TV; in Wichita, on KSNW-TV. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for TV
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  • While in the United States, the pair took on a variety of media ventures — including a podcast, a television series and documentaries — under their multimedia company Archewell Productions.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • So, there was the coach on national television, seemingly calling for his field goal unit to get on the field when his offense had surrendered the football.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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