tentpole
Meanings
noun
- One of the poles used to hold up a tent.
- A large-scale entertainment production that is a major source of revenue for its studio, television network, or investors.
verb
- To schedule a popular programme between two newer or less popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch them.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From tent + pole.
Derived words
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