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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He’s been on amicable terms with Love Hewitt for years after the actress appeared on his talk show Last Call with Carson Daly in 2005. Rachel McRady, People.com, 15 July 2025 Multiple former Philadelphia Eagles lost their talk show on Monday. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Janet has hosted radio talk shows and made TV appearances. arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025 The late-night talk show became so popular that its audience neared a 30% market share at the height of its popularity. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 July 2025 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.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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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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