small screen
Americannoun
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the medium of television.
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a television set.
noun
Example Sentences
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A small screen next to the dashboard showed the speed limit and the car’s speed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Before the prestige drama era, people rarely associated nobility with the small screen.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys and US actress Jean Smart made Emmy Awards history during TV's biggest night in Hollywood this year, which brought out stars from the small screen, film, sport and music.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
In England, though, the likes of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith or Glenda Jackson had always navigated effortlessly between the big and small screen and the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Mark turned the camera around so they could see the small screen, and hit play.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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