tele
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɛɫə// tele
n. a short word for the television. People use this when they are talking casually at home.
n. a shortened form of 'television', used in casual speech and writing. Common in British English and other Commonwealth dialects.
What is on the tele tonight?
After a long day at work, he usually just wants to sit on the sofa and watch the tele.
The rise of streaming services has fundamentally changed how families interact with the tele, as scheduled broadcasting gives way to on-demand viewing habits.
Clipping of television.
Usage
Usually used with the definite article 'the'. Often spelled 'telly' in British English.