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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Other photos in her slideshow included a snap of them filming together in front of a storage unit and another one of them on a talk show set. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The partnership, which begins this fall, will include ad sales on the audio versions of podcasts, music, talk shows and more. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 While most talk shows involve celebrities sitting on a sofa to promote their latest project, the approach by Grylls is a bit more visceral. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Heughan made the rounds of talk shows to promote both the show’s final season and his Scotch whiskey brand, Sassenach Spirits. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk show

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talk show was in 1941

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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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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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