flat screen
Americannoun
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flat screens
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Origin of flat screen
First recorded in 1970–75
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There are, in fact, very few places where the 21st century intrudes, save for a flat screen TV or two and the kitchen’s plumbed, built-in Miele coffee system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
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
Along one entire wall is a giant flat screen, and my dad is planted in front of this now, enormous feet on the coffee table, watching some sort of game and shouting at the television.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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