4K TV

American  

[fawr-key tee-vee] / ˈfɔrˈkeɪ ˈtiˈvi /

noun

1. an ultrahigh-definition television with close to 4000 horizontal pixels and usually a resolution of 3840 x 2160, or the content created for viewing at this resolution.

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Etymology

Origin of 4K TV

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

Or that you could stream 4K TV shows over Wi-Fi on your phone or a 98-inch set.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Passengers also have access to large 4K TV screens, while seats across cabins are designed to be wider and more comfortable than on standard aircraft.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

There’s nothing like your first time firing up “Mario Kart World” on a 4K TV and cruising through Moo Moo Meadows in a pack of two dozen goofy, hyperactive racers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

On her first job for Youcef, Emily’s face betrays nothing to the cashier ringing up her pricey 4K TV.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2022

Plus, the port selection is terrific; whereas the MacBook Air only allows for one external display, you can use the 16-inch MacBook Pro with three external displays and a 4K TV at the same time.

From The Verge • Jul. 15, 2022