touch screen

British  

noun

1. 1. a visual display unit screen that allows the user to give commands to the computer by touching parts of the screen instead of using the keyboard

   2. ( as modifier )

      a touch-screen computer

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Example Sentences

Behind the counter, a staff member presses the logo of your chosen drink on a touch screen, the machine starts up and the coffee comes out -- no grinding or filtering required.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, the sun gods in the center touch screen displayed esoterica such as the left and right inverter temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal

The GV70 reminds us why controls were consolidated in touch screens in the first place: a shortage of real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

One shows off the Switch 2’s touch screen, having us use the device as a sort of Twister board for our hands.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, car batteries are often reliant on lithium, while indium is a rare metal used for touch screens.

From BBC