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
Styles has promised that his new record will be synthesizer-heavy, with inspiration including LCD Soundsystem and his time living in Berlin. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026 Saturday night represents the pinnacle of the festival weekend with a set from EDM artist Fisher and dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Sunday will peak with LCD Soundsystem and Wu-Tang Clan before reaching a headliner with Gorillaz. Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 The BottleRock Napa Valley festival runs May 22-24 at the Napa Valley Expo and features Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, SOMBR and more than 75 other acts. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 Along with Gorillaz and Wu-Tang Clan, Sunday will feature LCD Soundsystem, Modest Mouse, Japanese Breakfast, and Santigold. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026 Other notable performers include Wu-Tang Clan, LCD Soundsystem, Blood Orange, Turnstile, Geese, Japanese Breakfast and Santigold. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026 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

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 3 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

LCD

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

Noun

liquid crystal display

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