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content warning

American

[kon-tent wawr-ning] / ˈkɒn tɛnt ˌwɔr nɪŋ /

noun

a stated warning that the content of the immediately following text, video, etc., may upset or offend some people: CW

Gee, thanks for the content warning for snakes, but it didn’t stop me from seeing those pictures on my Instagram timeline.

Etymology

Origin of content warning

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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content warning

Still, some fans criticized the decision not to place a content warning at the start of either episode.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2023

No wonder the play’s website comes with an elaborate content warning and the offer of “post-show support resources.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

They should require sugar content warning labels on sugary drink containers and outdoor ads — something 10 countries have already done.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2023

Katherine Ryan, the comedian and BBC presenter, tweeted: "Very strange to cancel someone's entire run for apparent offense when there's a content warning right on the booking page".

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2022

Screenshot: Twitter The image is now ready to be posted, Screenshot: Twitter Here’s how the content warning appears on Twitter.

From The Verge ● Apr. 4, 2022

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