TV set

Living room screen

A TV set is a television—the device that receives broadcast signals and displays video with sound.

The word set distinguishes the physical appliance from the medium or programming: We need a new TV set for the living room.

The term dates from when televisions were substantial pieces of furniture, though it remains common even for modern flat screens.

technology

screen

Display or barrier

  • resolutionFormal decision or determination
  • LEDSemiconductor that glows
  • LCDLowest shared fraction bottom

plasma · OLED · 4K · 1080p · HDMI · flat-screen · backlight · pixels · HDR · bezels

broadcast

channel

Passage for transmission

station · satellite · cable · airwaves · frequency · transmitter · reception · tuner · programming · syndication

viewing-area

couch

Upholstered seating furniture

  • reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • remoteDistant or controller

surround-sound · seating · ottoman · snacks · popcorn

entertainment

sitcom

Episodic TV comedy series

  • dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
  • seriesOrdered set of related items
  • episodesDistinct parts of a series

streaming · binge-watch · cartoons · movies · sports · comedy · documentary · soap-opera · anime · premiere

news

anchor

Secures ships to seabed

correspondent · breaking · bulletin · coverage · footage · interview · broadcast · update · current-events · ticker

Categories
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media device type

TV setradio

Electromagnetic wave receiver

radio receiver · transistor radio · wireless · gramophone · record player

information flow direction

TV setvideo camera

Electronic motion recorder

camcorder · microphone · production studio

engagement mode

TV setbook

Bound written work

musical instrument · sports equipment · exercise equipment · chess set · board game

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G