chat show

American

noun

British.

a television talk show.

chat show British

noun

US name: talk show. a television or radio show in which guests, esp celebrities, are interviewed informally

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Etymology

Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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They have been signed by one of Hollywood's biggest talent agencies, CAA, have been booked to appear on US TV chat shows, and will present an award together at this weekend's Golden Globes.

From BBC

The US chat show host recently apologised for making light of the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on his TV return, after initially being taken off air.

From BBC

In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC announcement, which confirms recent industry reports the show was in the pipeline, adds it will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

From BBC

Off-screen and stage he was something of a reluctant celebrity, giving few interviews and declining to appear on chat shows.

From BBC

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