What does “television” mean?
- 1
nouna device with a screen for watching programs
We bought a new television.
- 2
nounthe programs that are broadcast for people to watch
There’s nothing good on television tonight.
Television at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ · TEL-uh-vizh-un
How to use “television” correctly
You watch something “on” television; “TV” is more common in speech.
Common phrases with “television”
- watch television
- on television
- television show
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
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