Cool MateTelevision
UK /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/US /["/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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?
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- TV
- television set
- broadcast
- screen
- display
Antonyms
- radio
- newspaper
- book
Common mistakes
- 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.