Television

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used for entertainment, information, and education.

We watched the news on television to stay updated on current events.

A device used to receive television signals and display them as moving images and sound.

I bought a new television with 4K resolution for my living room.

A program or series of programs broadcast via television.

The television series has a massive fan following across the world.

From the combination of 'tele-' meaning 'distant' and 'vision' meaning 'sight'.

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.

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.

boob tube

He spends hours in front of the boob tube.

tube

Let’s just relax and watch the tube.

the box

What's on the box tonight?

couch potato

He's such a couch potato, always glued to the TV.

screen time

He has too much screen time from watching TV.