tv
word
/ˈtiˈvi/, /ˌtɛɫəˈvɪʒən/
TEE-VEE
/ˌtiːˈviː/
tee-VEE
Definition
A common abbreviation for 'television', which is an electronic device used to watch shows, movies, news, and other programs.
Usage & Nuances
'TV' is informal and used in speech and casual writing; 'television' is more formal. To refer to the device, use 'TV'; to talk about the medium or industry, 'television' is also correct. Common collocations: 'watch TV', 'turn on the TV', 'TV show', 'on TV'.
Spanish: televisión - telePortuguese (BR): televisão - TVPortuguese (PT): televisão - TVChinese (Simplified): 电视Chinese (Traditional): 電視Hindi: टीवीArabic: تلفزيون - تي فيBengali: টিভিRussian: телевизор - ТВJapanese: テレビVietnamese: TV - tiviKorean: TV - 텔레비전Turkish: televizyon - TVUrdu: ٹی ویIndonesian: TV - televisi
Example Sentences
I like to watch TV after dinner.
basic
Can you turn off the TV?
basic
My favorite TV show just started.
natural
Do you ever fall asleep with the TV on?
natural
The news is on TV right now if you want to watch.
natural
There is a new TV in our living room.
basic