content warning

American  

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

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of content warning

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Content warning: This story includes descriptions of sexual assault.

From Los Angeles Times

They should require sugar content warning labels on sugary drink containers and outdoor ads — something 10 countries have already done.

From Seattle Times

According to Hamline’s student newspaper, the Oracle, which obtained a recording of the class, the professor gave a content warning, described the images — in one from the 16th century, Muhammad’s face is veiled; in the other, from the 14th century, it is not — and spoke about their “controversial nature” for more than two minutes before displaying them.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics pointed out that Ms. Prater was released even though she gave students a content warning, providing a two-minute introduction to the images and explaining their controversial nature before advancing the PowerPoint presentation during the Oct.

From Washington Times