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idiot boxes

noun

plural of idiot box

as in TVs

an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound she declared that she wouldn't have an idiot box in her home

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televisions

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Founded in 1925, the company is known for its high-end home sound systems, headphones and televisions — done up with minimalist Scandinavian design.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
In living rooms, televisions are often placed in locations where ambient light from the windows can cause visible glare.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

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