small screen

noun

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Starring in roles on both the big and small screen, Van Der Beek is most recognized for starring as Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson’s Creek, which ran for six seasons. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Such limitations define life on a day-to-day basis for people who have to cut through documents, volunteer or perform other activities that are difficult to perform on a small screen. William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026 With up-to-date technology, Grossman said the Telehealth Booth offers an internet connection, which is much less likely to fail than devices at home, especially a cellular telephone, which has a very small screen. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026 Seyfried, who won an Emmy for Hulu's The Dropout, also discussed her approach to making big and small screen projects. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for small screen

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Feb. 2026.

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