small screen

noun

Examples of small screen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Volume and input information is displayed on a small screen and the electronic speed selector makes switching between 33 and 45 RPM records easy. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 This comes as Disney has introduced countless new characters in spinoffs, sequels and TV series that have graced the big and small screen. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Nov. 2023 Fans of the silver and small screen have plenty of on-sale Funko Pops to scroll through. Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2023 Webtoons emerged in the early years of the 21st century shortly after the mass market a acceptance of smart phones – a technology sector where Korea’s Samsung Electronics is a major manufacturer – and are vertically-scrolling comics designed for consumption on a small screen. Patrick Frater, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 From a 'Fresh Prince' cameo to her extensive voice work, reflect on some of the birthday girl's big and small screen hits Happy Birthday, Oprah Winfrey! Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024 PlayStation Productions has ramped up its slate in recent years, and last year saw The Last of Us, Gran Turismo and Twisted Metal move from the console world to the big and small screen. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2024 On Monday night, Jan. 15, television lovers will get to watch as their small screen favorites are honored for their accomplishments in dramas and comedies in 2022 and 2023. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024 Soul appeared in a few more small screen gigs before Clint Eastwood cast him as a police officer in the gritty 1973 crime drama — and Dirty Harry sequel — Magnum Force. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of small screen was in 1944

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“Small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20screen. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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