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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Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In recent years the amount of screen time at school has increased as students and teachers transition to digital learning.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Despite the criticisms, some residents have tried to limit their screen time to two hours.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
However, parts of the Heat 2 novel take place five years after the events of the first movie, so the character should look older for a decent chunk of his screen time.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
In recent years the amount of screen time at school has increased as students and teachers transition to digital learning.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Despite the criticisms, some residents have tried to limit their screen time to two hours.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
However, parts of the Heat 2 novel take place five years after the events of the first movie, so the character should look older for a decent chunk of his screen time.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Screen time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20time. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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