on-screen
adverb or adjective
ˈȯn-ˈskrēn 
ˈän-
variants
or onscreen
1
: in a movie or a television program
But the makers of the 1958 movie understood that this most subtle of writers was telling a tale about the froth of life, and they celebrated it on-screen with gusto.—
Gerald Asher
Gerald AsherThe sixth-grader reportedly earned $1 million for starring in the upcoming My Girl, which pairs him with Anna Chlumsky for his first onscreen kiss.—Alexander Tresniowski
Alexander Tresniowski2
: on a computer or television screen
You can watch a football game, see a small icon onscreen offering player statistics, click it with the remote, and view the stats.—Edward W. Desmond
Edward W. Desmond… handheld joysticks and gamepads that jolt and jar with the on-screen action.—Leigh Gallagher
Leigh GallagherExamples of on-screen in a Sentence
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His long-standing friendship with Davis helped deepen the on-screen chemistry, bringing warmth and authenticity to the Suttons’ bond.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Their dynamic has always been electric, and that on-screen magic is as powerful as ever in Born Again, which quickly earned critical raves and a second season that is currently filming.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In January, the proud father spoke to PEOPLE about his son making his on-screen debut on CBS' Elsbeth.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This upcoming racing game was first spotted during the Switch 2's teaser reveal, and surprised many viewers with its number of on-screen racers (now confirmed to be a hefty 24 drivers).
—PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Their dynamic has always been electric, and that on-screen magic is as powerful as ever in Born Again, which quickly earned critical raves and a second season that is currently filming.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In January, the proud father spoke to PEOPLE about his son making his on-screen debut on CBS' Elsbeth.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This upcoming racing game was first spotted during the Switch 2's teaser reveal, and surprised many viewers with its number of on-screen racers (now confirmed to be a hefty 24 drivers).
—PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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“On-screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-screen. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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