Definition

1. Noun:
   • A television program: A scheduled segment of content broadcast by television, such as a show, series, documentary, or news segment. It refers to the complete, self-contained unit of television content.

Usage

• The term "tv program" is a countable noun. It is used to refer to a specific broadcast or series of broadcasts.
• It is often used interchangeably with "television show" or "TV show," though "program" can sound slightly more formal or comprehensive.

Examples

• Noun:
  • My favorite tv program is a science documentary series.
  • The network canceled the tv program due to low ratings.
  • What time does that tv program start?

Advanced Usage

• "To program a TV": This is a different use of the word "program" as a verb, meaning to schedule or set recordings. It is related but distinct from the noun "tv program."
  • I need to program the DVR to record my favorite tv program.

Variants and Related Words

• Television program/show: The full, more formal term.
• TV show: A very common, slightly more informal synonym.
• Broadcast (n): A transmission of a program by radio or television.
• Episode (n): A single installment of a series tv program.
• Series (n): A set of related tv programs with a common theme or characters.

Synonyms

• Television show
• Broadcast
• Telecast (more technical)

Related Phrases

• Prime-time tv program: A program broadcast during the evening hours with the largest expected audience.
  • The new drama is scheduled as a prime-time tv program.
• Educational tv program: A program designed to teach or inform.
  • This channel specializes in educational tv programs for children.

Notes

• The term "tv program" specifically refers to the content itself that is broadcast. It is not used to refer to the physical television set or the act of watching TV in general.
• In modern usage, especially with streaming, the line between a broadcast "tv program" and other video content can blur, but the term traditionally implies scheduled broadcasting.

Noun

1. a program broadcast by television