Phrase guide

program guide

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A usually weekly periodical that guides the reader through the programs being broadcast on radio or TV; often supplemented with celebrity gossip and other entertainment features.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Such a section in a more general publication, such as a newspaper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A similar feature on a television display, allowing the viewer to navigate through the channels and programs on offer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: EPG

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: programmablad — periodical
  • Dutch: programmagids — periodical
  • Finnish: ohjelmaopas — periodical
  • Portuguese: guia de programação — periodical
  • Dutch: programmagids — section within another publication
  • Finnish: ohjelmaopas — section within another publication
  • Portuguese: guia de programação — section within another publication