teleshopping
Broadcast retail therapy
Teleshopping is purchasing goods advertised on television, typically through dedicated channels that display products with prices and phone numbers for ordering.
The format features extended demonstrations and testimonials: She bought the jewelry set while teleshopping at 2 a.m.
The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say home shopping.
Frequency of sound
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- hostOne receiving guests
- toll-freeWithout connection charges
hotline · guarantee · limited-time · risk-free · before-and-after · studio · presenter · channel
Novel small device
- appliancePowered household device
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
cookware · blender · rotisserie · vacuum · steamer · massager · collectibles
Goods obtained for payment
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- checkoutPayment completion process
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- transactionExchange of goods/money
delivery · shipping · merchandise · catalog · cart · parcel · warehouse · inventory
Continuously without pause
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- time-savingReducing required duration
- accessibleAble to be reached
- hassle-freeWithout difficulty or annoyance
comfort · simplicity · streamlined · flexibility · armchair · browse · leisurely
pitch
Frequency of sound
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- hostOne receiving guests
toll-free · hotline · guarantee · limited-time · risk-free · before-and-after · studio · presenter · channel · late-night
gadget
Novel small device
- appliancePowered household device
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
jewelry · cookware · blender · rotisserie · vacuum · steamer · massager · collectibles
purchase
Goods obtained for payment
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- checkoutPayment completion process
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
transaction · delivery · shipping · merchandise · catalog · cart · parcel · warehouse · inventory · vendor
24/7
Continuously without pause
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- time-savingReducing required duration
- accessibleAble to be reached
hassle-free · comfort · simplicity · streamlined · flexibility · armchair · browse · leisurely
homebound
Confined to one's residence
- tele- wordsTV, telegram, telegraph, telescope, telecom
- teleshoppingQVC, HSN, infomercials, live demos, toll-free numbers
- Teletextteletext, BTX, page numbers, index page, sports pages
shop, television, shopping, telephone, telecast, telemarketing, tele, telework, telecommunication