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content warning

American

[kon-tent wawr-ning] / ˈkɒn tɛnt ˌwɔr nɪŋ /

noun

a stated warning that the content of the immediately following text, video, etc., may upset or offend some people: CW

Gee, thanks for the content warning for snakes, but it didn’t stop me from seeing those pictures on my Instagram timeline.

Etymology

Origin of content warning

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Her author’s note serves as a brief content warning — one that is wholly merited, as the book touches on numerous sensitive but important topics.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Another corny content warning here, but I felt as if I already knew him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

No wonder the play’s website comes with an elaborate content warning and the offer of “post-show support resources.”

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

Only a graphic content warning was applied to some of the pictures.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2023

Netflix’s content warning, pictured below, pops up when you play the season 4 premiere, and it seems that the message only appears the very first time to press play.

From The Verge • May 27, 2022

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