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telescreen
[ tel-uh-skreen ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of telescreen1
First recorded in 1940–45; tele(vision) + screen
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Example Sentences
Probably because it took another 10 years before everyone was online with the “telescreen,” which watches you as you watch it.
From The Daily Beast
The early patrons were intently watching the long telescreen above the bar when Alcorn came in.
From Project Gutenberg
They hate you because you don't like powdered eggs and the telescreen and a beautiful day in Chicagee.
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"But that's because of Ag shortages, according to the telescreen reports—" He stood up, gulping.
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Then he wanted to see the letter, and when I gave it to him, he took it over to a telescreen booth, and drew the curtains.
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Merrick sank down behind his desk, hands toying with the telescreen controls.
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