American English

How to pronounce tv

nounA1

TEEVEE

/ˈtʰiˈvi/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The programs people watch on television, or television as a form of entertainment and broadcasting.

Meanings & examples

noun

The programs people watch on television, or television as a form of entertainment and broadcasting.

I don't watch much TV.

The game is on TV tonight.

Good to know

For the activity, say watch TV, not watch the TV. Use the TV when you mean the machine.

Common phrases & grammar

TV show · TV news · live TV

watch TV

something is on TV

noun

A machine with a screen that receives and shows television programs.

Can you turn the TV down?

The TV in my bedroom is broken.

Common phrases & grammar

TV screen · flat-screen TV · TV remote

turn on the TV

the TV is on

shown or broadcast on television

The interview will be on TV tonight.

The plural is TVs, not TV's.