the small screen

noun

: television
a movie made for the small screen

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But Alien: Earth is the first time the xenomorphs have made it to the small screen, and Hawley is acutely aware that making an Alien TV show presents a much different challenge. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 July 2025 Those who didn't get to see it in theaters are anxiously awaiting its debut on the small screen. Amaris Encinas, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 July 2025 The veteran actor has been just as busy on the small screen, landing on ER (2002–2003), Sons of Anarchy (2008–2009), Southland (2009–2013), and 13 Reasons Why (2017–2019). Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 16 July 2025 The first-look image will likely lead to a frenzy of interest from excited fans, who will in a couple of year’s time see all of their favorite Potter characters on the small screen. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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