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TV - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

TV, short for television, is an electronic device that receives and displays broadcast signals to show programs, news, and entertainment. It is a common household item for viewing visual media.

TV

/ˈtiˌvi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/

Definition:

A device that receives and displays broadcast signals for entertainment and news.

Synonyms:

television, telly, tube, boob tube, idiot box

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

radio, silence

Common Collocations:

watch TV, turn on the TV, TV show, flat-screen TV, cable TV

Derivatives:

televise, televised, televisionary

Usage Tips:

Use "TV" informally; "television" is more formal but interchangeable in most contexts.

Common Phrases:

couch potato, TV dinner, binge-watch

Etymology:

Short for "television," from Greek "tele-" (far) and Latin "visio" (sight).

Examples:

  • 1. I watch TV every evening before bed.
  • 2. The kids love cartoons on TV after school.
  • 3. She turned off the TV to focus on her homework.
  • 4. We bought a new flat-screen TV last week.

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