, especially British ˌte-lə-ˈvi-\
Definition of television
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Synonyms for television
Synonyms
boob tube, box, idiot box, telly [chiefly British], tube, TV
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The opposition was denied coverage in the state media, which had a monopoly on all television and radio broadcasts. — Washington Post, "Mugabe’s anti-colonial rage fueled long reign over Zimbabwe," 8 Sep. 2019 Axelrod's career began in the 1970s, during which the former guitarist pursued music before transitioning into television and film. — Evan Real, The Hollywood Reporter, "Robert Axelrod, 'Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' Voice Actor, Dies at 70," 8 Sep. 2019 Lynley’s career as an actress spans movies, television, and commercials beginning with her debut as a teenager in Clairol and Pepsodent commercials in the 1950s. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "The Poseidon Adventure actress Carol Lynley dies at 77," 6 Sep. 2019 With some drafts as cheap as $2/pint, two rooms with high-def televisions and a atmosphere for all teams’ fans, Chasers is perfect for the person who wants to get lit on a budget. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Where to watch Ravens (or your favorite NFL team) play in Baltimore," 6 Sep. 2019 Three elderly Korean war-rape victims spoke out on television and inspired her to do the same. — The Economist, "Obituary: Jan Ruff O’Herne died on August 19th," 5 Sep. 2019 Police do not suspect the other minors were involved in the lethal game, which is often seen on television and films. — Pete Grieve, SFChronicle.com, "‘Russian roulette’-style shooting injures 17-year-old boy in Fairfield," 5 Sep. 2019 Selsman, a director, said of her mother’s love for film and television. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Carol Lynley, Star of The Poseidon Adventure and Former Girlfriend to David Frost, Dies at 77," 5 Sep. 2019 The woman reported to police July 14 that someone broke into her home and stole several items, including four televisions and $400 worth of children’s clothes. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, "Escaped Cuyahoga County Jail inmate was charged in a series of suspected domestic violence incidents against his girlfriend," 4 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'television.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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