television set

/ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən sɛt/
/ˈtɛləvɪʒɛn sɛt/
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Other forms: television sets

Definitions of television set
  1. noun
    an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
    synonyms: boob tube, goggle box, idiot box, television, television receiver, telly, tv, tv set
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    type of:
    receiver, receiving system
    set that receives radio or tv signals
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