Meaning & Definition of word "Television"
Television
/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
noun:
- 1. A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used for entertainment, information, and education.
- Example: We watched the news on television to stay updated on current events.
- 2. A device used to receive television signals and display them as moving images and sound.
- Example: I bought a new television with 4K resolution for my living room.
- 3. A program or series of programs broadcast via television.
- Example: The television series has a massive fan following across the world.
Etymology
●From the combination of 'tele-' meaning 'distant' and 'vision' meaning 'sight'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
TV show:
A program or series broadcast on television.
turn on the television:
To activate the television to watch a program.
watch television:
To view programs or shows being broadcast.
Related Words
broadcast:
The transmission of a program or information via radio or television.
cable::
A system of broadcasting television channels through cables.
satellite:
A system that transmits television signals via satellite.
Slang Meanings of television
Meaning: boob tube
● Example Sentence: He spends hours in front of the boob tube.
Meaning: tube
● Example Sentence: Let’s just relax and watch the tube.
Meaning: the box
● Example Sentence: What's on the box tonight?
Meaning: couch potato
● Example Sentence: He's such a couch potato, always glued to the TV.
Meaning: screen time
● Example Sentence: He has too much screen time from watching TV.