the big screen
noun phrase
: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television
She was a star of the big screen.
The television show was adapted for the big screen.
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Every six to eight years, give or take, a new generation could see Pinocchio or Snow White on the big screen.
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Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
The latest figures come from entertainment stat org EntTelligence’s annual report, which also says that moviegoers consumed over 95 billion minutes of features on the big screen in calendar year 2025.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Based on recent polling, people are indulging in the comfort of their private homes more often than seeking it on the big screen.
—Grace Hagerman, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Tocchet returned to Vancouver and was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period, met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
The latest figures come from entertainment stat org EntTelligence’s annual report, which also says that moviegoers consumed over 95 billion minutes of features on the big screen in calendar year 2025.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Based on recent polling, people are indulging in the comfort of their private homes more often than seeking it on the big screen.
—Grace Hagerman, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Tocchet returned to Vancouver and was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period, met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“The big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20screen. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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