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big screen

British  

noun

  1. an informal name for the cinema

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Keyne lost the plot in a wholesome way having caught himself on the big screen after Spain's win over Belgium.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Due to the sentimental nature of the Chipmunks and the rocky licensing history, Bagdasarian and Karman have held tight to the IP, keeping the rodents off the big screen for more than a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Jota’s image was shown on the big screen during the playing of Portugal’s national anthem before the game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

She sat at a loom the size of a big screen TV her hands weaving colored thread back and forth with amazing skill.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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