flat screen
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of flat screen
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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And the vast majority of YouTube content is now beamed by radio—riding scarce spectrum to the viewer’s phone, computer or flat screen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
In the background, a giant flat screen showed a football match from England's Premier League.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“That’s where you’re going to get that flat screen TV for 80% off,” Bodge said.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
Hernandez wasn’t even sure he had won until seeing the replay and keeping his eyes glued to the flat screen that showed the continuous loop.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
The flat screen behind Dr. Newman’s head flickers on, and we all turn to look.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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