Boob Tube (Noun)
Meaning
An electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a telly".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family gathered around the boob tube to watch the Super Bowl.
- She spent most of her free time glued to the boob tube, flipping through channels.
- In the 80s, the boob tube was a staple in every living room.
- I'm trying to cut down on my screen time, so I've been avoiding the boob tube lately.
- The boob tube crackled to life as the old TV set warmed up.