talk show

noun

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

Examples of talk show in a Sentence

She asked the actor to appear on her talk show.
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The former talk show host, journalist and media mogul wore a suit in a shade with particular historic significance for the rally in Philadelphia on Monday. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 The former athlete turned country music star shared a photo from his lacrosse days on the daytime talk show that prompted an unexpected response from the host. Colson Thayer, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Clarkson is one of, fittingly, three talk show hosts who decided to dress up as the bio-exorcist on television for Halloween this year. EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nation's largest weekend radio talk show. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk show 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1941

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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talk show

noun
: a radio or television program in which persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

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