tv

noun
UK: /ˌtiːˈviː/
US: /ˌtiːˈviː/

  1. A device with a screen used to watch programs.

    1. The TV is on, but nobody is watching it. [ ] [ ]
    2. We gathered around the TV to watch the important football match together. [ ] [ ]

  2. Television broadcasting as an industry or medium.

    1. She works in TV, creating new shows. [ ] [ ]
    2. The debate about content regulation in TV continues to be important. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

the box telly television
tv transitive-verb

  1. To broadcast something on television.

    1. They will TV the game live. [ ] [ ]
    2. The event was TVed to millions of viewers around the globe, enhancing its reach. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tv" in English means: A device with a screen used to watch programs., Television broadcasting as an industry or medium..

The phonetic transcription of "tv" is /ˌtiːˈviː/ in British English and /ˌtiːˈviː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tv": the box, telly, television.

Example usage of "tv": "The TV is on, but nobody is watching it.". More examples on the page.