Synonyms of LCDnext
: an electronic display (as of the time in a digital watch) that consists of segments of a liquid crystal whose reflectivity varies according to the voltage applied to them

LCD

2 of 2

abbreviation

least common denominator; lowest common denominator

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Noun
The collaborators aim to leverage film technologies used with LCD TVs and laptop computers to deliver novel solutions tailored to the highly specific needs of greenhouse growers. Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Wi-Fi is free, and rooms include large flat-screen LCD HD televisions equipped to stream personal content. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026 So, fans can now find out when Lorde, Backstreet Boys, LCD Soundsystem, Foo Fighters, Teddy Swims, SOMBR Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Rilo Kiley and other top acts are set to perform at BottleRock Napa Valley. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 More than 80 musical acts — including headliners Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem and SOMBR — are set to take the stage at the Napa Valley Expo from May 22-24, according to a press release. Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026 Other headlining acts include Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, Sombr, Lil Wayne and Zed, the festival said Tuesday. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Looking to the rear, the R6 has Rate/Color and Menu squeezed into the top left corner, in between the EVF eyecup and the LCD. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 In extremely cold conditions, the liquid in LCD or LED screens might freeze, leading to permanent damage. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025 It can be set up to dose directly into your porta-filter or into an airtight container while an LCD screen provides visual insights into grind details. Jack Byram, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of LCD was in 1973

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“LCD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LCD. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

LCD

noun
ˌel-ˌsē-ˈdē
: a type of electronic display screen
Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display

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