screen time
noun
1
: the amount of time someone or something appears on screen in a movie or television show
… the widespread practice of product placement (in which companies buy screen time for their brands) …—
Celia Wren
Celia WrenPeck's role is only a cameo—23 minutes of screen time scattered through six and a half hours of edited film …—John Skow
John Skow2
: time spent watching television, playing a video game, or using an electronic device with a screen (such as a smartphone or tablet)
Concerns about children spending too much time on digital devices—'screen time'—and becoming overdependent on these devices are very real for many teachers and parents.—Nicky Hockly
Nicky HocklyIf yours is like most American families with kids under age 5, your child probably watches between three and four hours of television a day. That's a lot of screen time …—Debra Kent
Debra KentExamples of screen time in a Sentence
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At Detroit Achievement, the no-cellphone policy is more than just about reducing screen time.
—Kyle Smitley, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Things like house rules, chores, who sleeps where, discipline and screen time are all topics for discussion.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Manage stress: Try breathing exercises or meditation to relieve stress.
Reduce screen time: Take breaks from computers, phones, and other devices.
—Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
For the Gold Coast mom, this has meant overhauling everything from her family's diet to screen time.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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Kyle Smitley, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Things like house rules, chores, who sleeps where, discipline and screen time are all topics for discussion.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Manage stress: Try breathing exercises or meditation to relieve stress.
Reduce screen time: Take breaks from computers, phones, and other devices.
—Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
For the Gold Coast mom, this has meant overhauling everything from her family's diet to screen time.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
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“Screen time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20time. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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