content warning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of content warning
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Still, some fans criticized the decision not to place a content warning at the start of either episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
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
A show that starts that way should come with a content warning: These clichés may hurt your teeth.
From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2022
Katherine Ryan, the comedian and BBC presenter, tweeted: "Very strange to cancel someone's entire run for apparent offense when there's a content warning right on the booking page".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2022
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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