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Jumbotron

American  
[juhm-boh-trahn] / ˈdʒʌm boʊˌtrɑn /

noun

  1. Trademark. a brand name for a large electronic display, often used at sporting events, concerts, or other large gatherings.


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Unlike past mayors, he didn’t sit courtside at the game or end up on the Jumbotron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The camera seemed delighted by the illumination of all those cellphones, but mostly ignored the overhead Jumbotron, which, when I go to big shows, tends to be the only thing I wind up watching.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

We take a photo and then a little bit later she goes, "Well, I guess they forgot to put you on the Jumbotron."

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

The sellout crowd of 35,817 at loanDepot park in Miami cheered when Diaz’s jersey appeared on the Jumbotron.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

The stands were dark and empty, but the Jumbotron was on.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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