Synonyms for

Television

Verb / ˈtelʌˌvɪʒʌn / Another word for television — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device that receives and transmits television broadcasts.

Synonyms & similar words

telecasting gogglebox televisionreceiver televisionsystem tvset boobtube tv idiotbox telly televisionset video TV telly tube receiver set monitor screen display video

Synonyms by register

Formal

audiovisual display electronic screen broadcast receiver

Informal

TV the box the telly the tube

Literary

hearthside oracle window to the world

Antonyms

radio theater stage live performance personal interaction

Common collocations

  • watch television
  • turn on the television
  • turn off the television
  • color television
  • black and white television
  • high-definition television
  • flat-screen television

Word family

noun television
verb televise
adjective televisual

Usage note

While 'television' can refer to the device, it more commonly refers to the medium of broadcasting or the content itself. 'TV' is the ubiquitous informal abbreviation.

Example sentences

  1. I watched a movie on television last night.
  2. My favorite show is on television at 7 pm.
  3. I get my news from the television in the morning.

Quotes

  • Television is chewing gum for the eyes.
  • Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home.
  • The difference between reality and fiction? Fiction has to make sense.

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