breakfast television
/ˈbrekfəst ˈtelɪvɪʒn/
Meaning
Breakfast television refers to early morning television programming, particularly in British, Canadian, and Australian English. It is the Commonwealth equivalent of a 'morning show' in American English. These programs offer a mix of news, weather, light entertainment, and lifestyle tips designed for people getting ready for work or school.
Examples
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Breakfast television in the UK often features lively debates about daily news.
Breakfast television in the UK often features lively debates about daily news.
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I usually catch the weather report on breakfast television before I commute.
I usually catch the weather report on breakfast television before I commute.
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She landed a job as a presenter on a major breakfast television network.
She landed a job as a presenter on a major breakfast television network.
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Many people prefer breakfast television because it is less intense than late-night news.
Many people prefer breakfast television because it is less intense than late-night news.
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The studio audience for the breakfast television broadcast was full of energy.
The studio audience for the breakfast television broadcast was full of energy.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I watched a breakfast tv show this morning.
✓ I watched breakfast television this morning.
'Breakfast television' refers to the entire block or genre of morning programming. Avoid combining 'breakfast' with 'tv show' unless you are naming a specific program.
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✗ We bought a new breakfast television for our kitchen.
✓ We watched breakfast television in our kitchen.
'Breakfast television' refers to the style of programming, not a physical television set designed for eating breakfast.
Related Expressions
Practice
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In the UK, people often watch ___ while eating their toast.
💡 This term is the Commonwealth English equivalent of a morning show.
Show answer
breakfast television
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The famous actor appeared on ___ to promote his new theater play.
💡 An early morning TV program format.
Show answer
breakfast television