English Dictionary
Definition television in British 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 programmes
sitcom a type of humorous programme in which the same characters regularly appear in funny situations from ordinary life
drama any serious programme that tells a story
soap a type of programme in which the same small group of characters regularly appear in situations that are intended to be similar to those of ordinary life
chat show a programme in which a well-known person interviews famous people
talk show a programme in which ordinary people discuss their personal problems in front of an audience
game show a programme in which people compete to win prizes
documentary a programme that deals with facts or historical events
the news a programme that provides the latest information about the day’s events, politics, and other subjects of general interest
current affairs programme a programme about politics or other subjects that are being discussed in the news
series a group of related programmes 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 programmes
episode a single programme of a series: tonight’s episode of Friends
a piece of electrical equipment with a screen, used for watching programmes
a colour/black-and-white television
the system of broadcasting pictures and sounds by electronic signals
Television was invented by John Logie Baird.
the programmes shown on television
the business of creating and broadcasting television programmes
She works in television.
