Mtv Definition & Meaning

American

British

Examples

MTV American Trademark.

1. Music Television: a cable television subscription service featuring a format of music videos.

MTV British

abbreviation

1. music television: a US music channel that operates 24 hours a day

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Example Sentences

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While Martin reigned supreme on the top charts — and as his hypnotic music video circulated across the popular MTV channel — the mainstream media would zero in on more than his music.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the looks on offer for players is one inspired by Roan's Joan Of Arc outfit which she wore during her 2024 MTV Video Music Awards performance.

From BBC

When radio—then record players, then TV, then MTV, then streaming services—emerged, tallies were taken differently, and success was measured accordingly.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is why the NFL splashily announced Bad Bunny’s performance well ahead of time, and why commercials for the Grammys or MTV Video Music Awards mostly consist of a voiceover listing a bunch of names of artists with large fanbases.

From Salon

They are said to have met in Manchester in November 2024 at the MTV European Music Awards and confirmed their relationship in April 2025.

From BBC

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