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 Over the last several years, Apple TV has sought to distinguish itself from competitors by offering premium, original series. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Barely a week after Peacock announced its latest, kinda-steep price hike, Apple TV is following suit. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The Move to Manchester The TV Festival’s impending move to Manchester was one of the foremost topics of conversation at this year’s edition. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Yesterday, Screen Scotland officially announced plans for a new event next August, spearheaded by Rowan Woods, formerly of the Edinburgh TV Festival parish. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for TV
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  • Last month, Sunny returned for season 18, extending its lead as the longest-running live-action sitcom, by season count, in American television history.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mahomes is still coveted by companies for their television commercials.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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