LCD

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noun

ˌel-(ˌ)sē-ˈdē 

: 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

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abbreviation

least common denominator; lowest common denominator

Examples of LCD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her sardonic wit, which rivals that of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, Courtney Love and David Byrne, shines throughout the album. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

But that shouldn’t affect the Steam Deck LCD, because Valve stopped selling it last December. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 July 2026

Yang’s industrial zone focuses on LCD screens, new energy vehicles, batteries, robotics, speciality chemicals, and biomedicine. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

On top of all this, the printer's interface is easy to understand, with a two-line LCD, simple buttons, and a number pad for tasks such as printer settings, copying documents, and sending faxes. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

LCD

noun

ˌel-ˌsē-ˈdē

: a type of electronic display screen

Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display