the small screen

noun

: television
a movie made for the small screen

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Because most of our digital lives are stored in our phones these days, there are many times when the small screen is not ideal for practical use. New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, David’s fans won’t have to wait long to see him back on the small screen. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Such collaboration may now extend beyond the small screen. Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler will return to the small screen later this spring. Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the small screen

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“The small screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20small%20screen. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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