PBS
n. uncountablen. Stands for Public Broadcasting Service. A non-profit American television network that shows educational and cultural programs. It is famous for news, documentaries, and children's shows like Sesame Street.
n. Abbreviation for Public Broadcasting Service. A non-profit American public broadcaster and television program distributor. It operates as a membership organization that provides content to local public television stations.
I watched a great documentary on PBS last night.
Many American children grow up watching educational programming on PBS because it is free and accessible without a cable subscription.
While commercial networks rely heavily on advertising revenue, PBS maintains its programming through a combination of government funding, private foundations, and individual viewer donations.
Typically used as a proper noun without an article, though 'the PBS' may appear when referring to the organization specifically.