channel — a television or radio station
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a television or radio station
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃænəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa still thinks there are only three TV channels in the world.
- The YouTube channel about cooking disasters has millions of subscribers.
- We need to channel our resources more efficiently.
channel
NOUN[/ˈtʃænəl/]
a television or radio station
A family switches between different TV channels using the remote
Switch the channel from the panel in flannel!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'chanel' (a groove or furrow), derived from Latin 'canalis' meaning a water pipe or conduit. The term evolved to describe any narrow passage or medium of communication.
Breakdown
From Latin 'canalis' (canal/pipe) → Old French 'chanel' → Middle English 'channel' (a groove, watercourse) → Modern English 'channel' (a broadcasting station as a metaphorical 'conduit' of information)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa still thinks there are only three TV channels in the world.”
“The YouTube channel about cooking disasters has millions of subscribers.”
“We need to channel our resources more efficiently.”
“The English Channel separates Britain from France.”
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