American Dictionary
Definition television in American English
television
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Talking or writing about television programs
sitcom a type of humorous program in which the same characters regularly appear in funny situations from ordinary life
drama any serious program that tells a story
soap a type of program in which the same small group of characters regularly appear in situations that are intended to be similar to those of ordinary life
talk show a program in which a well-known person interviews famous people
game show a program in which people compete to win prizes
documentary a program that deals with facts or historical events
the news a program that provides the latest information about the day’s events, politics, and other subjects of general interest
current affairs program a program about politics or other subjects that are being discussed in the news
series a group of related programs that are broadcast over a period of time: a drama/comedy/documentary series
serial a long drama that is broadcast in parts, in a series of programs
episode a single program of a series: tonight’s episode of Friends
a color/black-and-white television
the system of broadcasting pictures and sounds by electronic signals
Television was invented by John Logie Baird.
the business of creating and broadcasting television programs
She works in television.
