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screen

/skɹiːn/noun

The flat surface on a TV, computer, or phone where pictures and text appear.

Example sentences

  • “My phone screen cracked when I dropped it.”
  • “Try not to stare at a screen right before bed.”
  • “The laptop has a bright, fifteen-inch screen.”

Common phrases: 'touch screen', 'screen time', and 'on screen'. A 'screenshot' is a picture of what is on your screen.

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