The profane language used on network television makes many parents with young children not want to subscribe to cable.
Source: tatoeba (1960)
Television
/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/
Synonyms for "television" (111 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Noun(9 words)
adviceadviserannouncerannunciatorauthorityautomationavionicsboxbroadcast journalismchannelcommunicantcommunicatorelectron microscopyelectron optics
Strong matches (33)
electron physicselectronic engineeringelectronicselectrophysicsenlightenerexpert witnessfourth estategossipmongergrapevineinformantinformationinformation centerinformation mediuminformerintelligenceintervieweejournalismline radiomonitormouthpiece
Show 9 more words
Noun(4 words)
electronic babysitterglass teatidiot's lanternmagic box
Related words (55)
newsworthinessnotifierphotoelectricitypresspress associationpublic relations officerpublisherradarradioradionicsradiophotographyradiotelegraphyradiotelephonyreportagereporterscreensourcespokesmantelegraph agencyteller
Noun(17 words)
programmingshit boxshowstelecastingtelevisedtelevision basedtelevision industrytelevision systemtelevisualthe boxthe tubetv broadcastingtv relatedtv settvsvideozombie box
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: television set, tv, boob tube, goggle box, idiot box.
- Sentence evidence is available for television, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "television".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "television"
Keep "television" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "television" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "television", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "television" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesadjectivebroadcastingdescriptorelectronic deviceinstructional descriptormass mediamedia contentreceiverreceiving systemtelecom equipmenttelecom systemtelecommunication equipmenttelecommunication system
More specific
11 entriesbroadcastingcable televisiondocumentarynews programsitcomsmart TVtelevision broadcasttelevision lessontelevision programtelevision segmenttelevision set
Collocations
10 entriestelevision broadcasttelevision documentarytelevision lessontelevision programtelevision scheduletelevision screentelevision segmenttelevision settelevision showtelevision viewing
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Do you know how high the television tower is?
Source: tatoeba (16811)
I make it a rule not to watch television after nine o'clock.
Source: tatoeba (18400)
My hobbies are fishing and watching television.
Source: tatoeba (19339)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "television"?
Closest matches include television set, tv, boob tube, goggle box, idiot box.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "television"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.