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General words for television and radio

the airwaves

noun

radio or television shows

the boob tube

noun

the television

the box

noun

the television

radio

noun

a system of broadcasting information and programs that people can listen to

the small screen

noun

television, especially when it is considered in relation to the movies

television

noun

the system of broadcasting pictures and sounds by electronic signals

television

noun

the business of creating and broadcasting television programs

telly

noun

television

the tube

noun

television

TV

noun

television

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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