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home screen

American  

noun

home screens plural
  1. television.


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Etymology

Origin of home screen

First recorded in 1965–70

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In practical terms, Roku controls the television home screen.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

When customers click on the “Hotels” icon on the Uber home screen, they can enter the destination they are visiting and filter search results based on reviews, price, amenities and other features.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

And you can now swipe across the home screen to jump straight into the topics you care about—no more hidden menus.

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

Occasionally Phillip glances down at his smart watch - the home screen showing the ever-changing squiggly line of bitcoin's dollar value.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2025

When she goes into the stall, I grab the phone and slide the home screen open before it locks.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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