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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.
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Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nation's largest weekend radio talk show.
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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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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