What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
television
Example
I love watching television after a long day at work. [television: noun]
Example
Television has become an essential part of our daily lives. [television: noun]
telly
Example
Let's watch something on the telly tonight. [telly: noun]
Example
I need to get my telly fixed, it's not working properly. [telly: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Television is more commonly used than telly in everyday language, especially in formal contexts. Telly is a more informal term that is mainly used in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between television and telly?
Television is a more formal term that can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while telly is a colloquial term that is mainly used in informal contexts.
