the small screen

noun

: television
a movie made for the small screen

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The actor is equally prolific on the small screen, with notable roles on Ozark (2017–2018), Westworld (2018–2020), and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–2024). EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 That fans will have to wait just a little longer to see Billy Bob Thornton and crew back on the small screen. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2025 How were Lexx's creators able to bring all this ridiculous saga to the small screen, without a Disney+ size budget? Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Eli Roth is bringing his horrific Hostel series to the small screen. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the small screen

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“The small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20small%20screen. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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