noun

TV

Television.

We watch the evening news on TV after dinner.

Etymology

TV abbreviates television, taking the initials of its two recognizable elements. It refers to the same medium, device, or programming.

More examples

  • The store sells TVs in several sizes.
  • She works in TV as a camera operator.
  • Please turn down the TV while I make this call.

Forms

TV · TVs

Similar words

television
The full form, suitable for more formal writing.