screen time

American  

[skreen tahym] / ˈskrin ˈtaɪm /

Or screentime

noun

1. 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.

2. 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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Etymology

Origin of screen time

First recorded in 1915–20, and in 1990–95 screen time for def. 2

Example Sentences

It begins as a duet with Kermit, playing his left-handed banjo, and ends with Miss Piggy, who muscles her way in, anxious for screen time after her Aphrodite number is cut.

From Los Angeles Times

Younger Americans are feeling nostalgic for the days before all the endless screen time, algorithms and AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watching the news, she expresses genuine sadness at reports of a tragedy or children with high screen time, but holds off on offering opinions or specific policy goals as first lady.

From BBC

As part of its commitment, Ceredigion council has shared guidance with schools and provided practical resources to help families reduce screen time and support healthier digital habits.

From BBC

Mohamsson said data showed that Swedish middle school students spend an average of almost seven hours a day on screens, not including screen time during school hours.

From Barron's