A1noun 1K

Television

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/

Meaning of Television

a piece of electrical equipment with a screen on which you can watch programmes with moving pictures and sounds

In simple words: A screen that shows moving pictures and sounds for entertainment or information.

Television in a sentence

• I watch my favorite show on television every Friday.
• Television has become an important source of news for many people.
• We gather in the living room to enjoy family time while watching television.
• There are many different types of television available in stores today.
• My brother prefers watching sports on television instead of going out.
• Television can also be a great way to learn about other cultures.
• Do you think television shows have improved over the years?

How to use Television

Use 'television' in both casual and formal conversations about shows, news, or movies. Avoid slang terms in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'tele' as in 'telephone' meaning far away, plus 'vision' like sight - far sight.

Related words

Collocations with Television

• broadcast
• cable
• closed-circuit
• watch
• switch on
• turn on
• broadcast something
• screen something
• broadcast
• production
• programme/​program
• in television
• in front of the television
• on television
• broadcast
• cable
• closed-circuit
• watch
• switch on
• turn on
• broadcast something
• screen something
• broadcast
• production
• programme/​program
• in television
• in front of the television
• on television
• broadcast
• cable
• closed-circuit
• watch
• switch on
• turn on
• broadcast something
• screen something
• broadcast
• production
• programme/​program
• in television
• in front of the television
• on television

Synonyms for Television

• TV
• television set
• broadcast
• screen
• display

Opposites of Television

• radio
• newspaper
• book

Common mistakes with Television

• Confused with 'TV' as an abbreviation - TV is informal.
• Using it as a verb, e.g., 'I will television tonight' instead of 'I will watch television.'
• Saying 'the tele' instead of 'the television' in formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Television

What does Television mean?

A screen that shows moving pictures and sounds for entertainment or information.

What is the definition of Television?

a piece of electrical equipment with a screen on which you can watch programmes with moving pictures and sounds

How do you use Television in a sentence?

I watch my favorite show on television every Friday.

Can you give another example of Television?

Television has become an important source of news for many people.

What are synonyms for Television?

Common alternatives include TV, television set, broadcast, screen, display.

What is the opposite of Television?

Opposite meanings include radio, newspaper, book.

What words go with Television?

It commonly pairs with broadcast, cable, closed-circuit, watch, switch on, turn on, broadcast something, screen something, broadcast, production, programme/​program, in television, in front of the television, on television, broadcast, cable, closed-circuit, watch, switch on, turn on, broadcast something, screen something, broadcast, production, programme/​program, in television, in front of the television, on television, broadcast, cable, closed-circuit, watch, switch on, turn on, broadcast something, screen something, broadcast, production, programme/​program, in television, in front of the television, on television.

What are common mistakes when using Television?

Confused with 'TV' as an abbreviation - TV is informal. Using it as a verb, e.g., 'I will television tonight' instead of 'I will watch television.' Saying 'the tele' instead of 'the television' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Television?

US: /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Television?

Use 'television' in both casual and formal conversations about shows, news, or movies. Avoid slang terms in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Television?

"Television" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.