the small screen

noun

: television

a movie made for the small screen

Examples of the small screen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After decades of prestige living on the small screen, that is fragmenting under streaming’s shift toward free and ad-supported models, structurally vacating the premium tier. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Showrunner, executive producer, and playwright Kat Sandler adapted her own theater piece for the small screen. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

In addition to his roles on the small screen, Alexander is a prominent figure in the theater world. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

After launching into stardom off of the success of The Queen’s Gambit — and quickly following that up with some major film roles — Anya Taylor-Joy is back on the small screen with her new series Lucky. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

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