-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Synonyms
Examples of silver screen in a Sentence
a list of the top 100 stars of the silver screen
Recent Examples on the Web
Early residents of the hillside enclave included silver screen superstars like Bela Lugosi and Dolores Del Rio, and current showbiz residents include Charlize Theron and David Lynch.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Yet some locals were more focused on street crime than a high-dollar heist that appeared to bear the hallmarks of a silver screen spectacle.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
It’s been nearly three decades since the actress made an impact on silver screens as Las Vegas dancer Nomi Malone in Showgirls.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Bishop, who was slated for a smaller part as a resort guest, stepped in and the rest is silver screen history.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for silver screen
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'silver screen.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near silver screen
Cite this Entry
“Silver screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20screen. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share