talk show
Americannoun
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talk shows
plural
noun
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a television or radio show in which guests discuss controversial topics or personal issues
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US name for chat show
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of talk show
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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“Whether they want to admit it or not, many women have always been attracted to bad boys and risk-takers,” said Jordi Hays, a co-host of the technology industry talk show TBPN.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Livesey stepped back from his weekday late night talk show in June, following allegations made against his former newspaper boss David Sullivan.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The 85-year-old is a household name across Australia and held immense sway through his conservative radio talk show.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
During a Thursday appearance on the popular talk show — where guests answer questions while eating chicken wings with increasingly spicy sauces — the actor struggled to keep his composure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
He pointed to me as if he were the host of a panel discussion on a talk show.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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