Eurovision

British

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌvɪʒən /

noun

1. the network of the European Broadcasting Union for the exchange of news and television programmes amongst its member organizations and for the relay of news and programmes from outside the network
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the Eurovision song contest

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Beaming with excitement, Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen entered a studio in Helsinki for their final rehearsals, before departing to Vienna, where they are tipped to win Eurovision.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Eurovision, the globally followed song contest that launched music careers of artists such as Celine Dion and Abba, will host its 70th annual competition in May in Vienna.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In 1990, “Shara Barkhovot” was Israel’s submission to the Eurovision Song Contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For comparison, the big-budget 2025 Eurovision Song Contest says it reached 166 million people.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The two familiar hosts were in an animated discussion about Eurovision, and he might have turned it off if not for the girl he saw sitting beside them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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