Noun: boob tube boob t(y)oob
- [N. Amer, informal] (television) an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
"The family gathered around the boob tube to watch the news";
- television receiver, television, television set, tv, tv set, idiot box [N. Amer, informal], telly [Brit, informal], goggle box [Brit, informal], TV, box [Brit, informal]
- [Brit] A strapless top worn by women
"She wore a boob tube with high-waisted jeans to the party"
Derived forms: boob tubes
Type of: receiver, receiving system
Part of: television, television system, TV
Encyclopedia: Boob tube