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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
And daytime talk shows, too — Kelly and Drew and Jennifer Hudson — [those] shows have more in common with traditional late-night talk shows.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
In the dramatic May 30 finale to the show’s third season, Deborah arranges the logistics of her late-night talk show.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
Legendary former View cohost Rosie O'Donnell got the last laugh amid her years-long feud with Donald Trump, as the actress, comedian, and Emmy-winning talk show veteran publicly celebrated the former president's historic conviction on 34 felony counts.
—EW.com, 31 May 2024
And comedian David Letterman has a new season of his talk show debuting on June 12.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 31 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1965, 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 10 Jun. 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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