home screen
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of home screen
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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For almost a year, Samantha Palmer’s phone home screen has been a picture of her son Jackson as a newborn.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 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
One nice touch is the ability to create shortcuts to specific locations or features right on your home screen.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2025
“See that number tucked into the corner? Type that in the next time the home screen asks you for your password.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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