screen time
Americannoun
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screen times
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the amount of time devoted to a particular actor, topic, plot line, etc., in a film or TV show.
The female characters got less screen time than the male characters in all the film festival nominations.
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Digital Technology. the amount of time a person spends watching or interacting with content on the screen of a computer, phone, TV, gaming console, etc..
What's the maximum amount of screen time recommended for children under two?
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of screen time
First recorded in 1915–20, and in 1990–95 screen time for def. 2
Example Sentences
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"We should not regard screen time solely as harmful but seek balance between physical activity and screen time that promotes active thinking," Jalanko summarizes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
The all-star ensemble of ballet dancers enjoys more screen time than it typically would have in a Hollywood film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Are you a parent who is concerned about screen time?
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
That the paper’s release coincides with summer vacation and, thus, a likely rise in screen time, is also significant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“And he’s probably had more screen time today than in the first four years of his life combined. But here. A little graduation gift.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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