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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
On the small screen, Bailey starred opposite Matt Bomer on Fellow Travelers (2023), for which he was nominated for an Emmy. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 Your favorite therapists are returning to the small screen. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 But The Station Agent star also has an eye on the small screen and really wants to make a third season of Poker Face with Rian Johnson. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 Your favorite internet novel is coming to the small screen. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the small screen

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20small%20screen. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!