showselector

noun
UK /ˈʃəʊsɪlɛktə/
US /ˈʃoʊsɪlɛktər/

A showselector is a thing you use to pick which show to watch.

Dad used the showselector to find a cartoon for us.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A button or menu on a screen that lets you choose a program.

Tap the showselector at the top of the app to change the cartoon.

3. A person whose job is to decide which shows a TV channel will air.

The showselector chose three new kids' programs for the season.

4. A small device that switches between different displays or inputs.

Plug the showselector into the TV to flip between the game and the movie.