talk radio

noun

: radio programming consisting of call-in shows

Examples of talk radio in a Sentence

He listens to business talk radio in the car.
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Another popular talk radio format is sports talk. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 Broadcast talk radio is dominated by conservative hosts. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026 On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company. Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026 Ultimately, gut reactions and draft grades are good for talk radio and clicks. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talk radio

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk radio was in 1968

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“Talk radio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20radio. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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