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 The expectation Monday was such that Spain’s state broadcaster had put up a 10-minute countdown clock before his announcement on the screen during their morning news talk show. Ciaran Giles, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024 For someone who has filled San Diego’s ears through his time at Channel 8, talk shows and a variety of larynx-stretching work, sensing the close of an career jammed to the gills for so long delivers a cocktail of gratitude with a tinge of sadness. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024 The morning talk show host completed the look with a large black clutch and pointed-toe heels that matched the color of her gown — and the red carpet! Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024 Johnson told conservative talk show host Hugh Hewitt in an interview Wednesday that removing colleagues from that committee could have longer lasting effects. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024 The romantic comedy starred Drew Barrymore alongside Adam Sandler and Christine Taylor, the latter of whom was also a guest on Barrymore’s talk show. USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 Clarkson has won seven Daytime Emmys over the first four seasons of her popular talk show. Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024 Afterwards, plans start at $13.99/month, which come with more than 100 channels (over 80 available in cars), ad-free music, news programming and talk shows. Rudie Obias, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 Hall, a former anchor for MSNBC and NBC’s Today show, left the company in 2017 and launched her talk show in 2019. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk show was in 1965

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 2 May. 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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