boob tubes

plural of boob tube
as in TVs
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound tonight I just want to unwind in front of the boob tube

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televisions
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  • Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
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“Boob tubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boob%20tubes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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