4K TV

American

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

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of 4K TV

First recorded in 2010–15

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4K TV

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

Amazon’s Omni Fire 4K TV features the ability to query Alexa even when the TV is off, as well as low input lag, support for two-way video calling, Apple’s AirPlay 2, and more.

From The Verge ● May 3, 2022

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