tv
UK: ˌtiːˈviː | US: ˌtiːˈviː
n. abbreviation for "television" (a system for transmitting visual images and sound)
n. informal term for the physical television set
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"TV" is an initialism derived from the full word "television," which itself comes from Greek "tele" (far) + Latin "visio" (sight). The abbreviation emerged in the mid-20th century as a colloquial shorthand, reflecting the rapid integration of the technology into daily life. Unlike compound words, "tv" does not contain separable morphemes but functions as a lexicalized acronym.
I watch the news on TV every morning.
Their new TV has a 4K resolution.
Turn off the TV before you go to bed.
Streaming services are changing how people use TV.
The TV in the waiting room was tuned to a sports channel.