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screen

[skriːn]

screen Definition

  • 1a flat vertical surface on a television, computer, or other device on which images and data are displayed
  • 2a partition used to conceal or protect something
  • 3a material used to sieve or filter

Using screen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "screen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I spend too much time staring at the screen.

  • Example

    The movie was projected onto a large screen.

  • Example

    The window screen keeps the bugs out.

  • Example

    The nurse screens patients for COVID-19 symptoms.

screen Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with screen

  • refers to a movie theater or cinema

    Example

    I love watching movies on the big screen.

  • refers to the film industry or Hollywood

    Example

    She always dreamed of becoming a star on the silver screen.

  • refers to the amount of time spent looking at a screen, often used in the context of children's use of electronic devices

    Example

    Experts recommend limiting children's screen time to two hours per day.

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Summary: screen in Brief

A 'screen' [skriːn] is a flat vertical surface on a device that displays images or data. It can also refer to a partition used to conceal or protect something, or a material used to sieve or filter. Examples include 'The movie was projected onto a large screen.' and 'The nurse screens patients for COVID-19 symptoms.' Phrases like 'big screen' and 'silver screen' refer to movie theaters and the film industry, respectively.

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