screens
word · lemma: screen
Definition
Flat surfaces that display images, text, or videos, such as on phones, computers, or TVs. 'Screens' can also refer to objects for hiding, dividing spaces, or protecting from sun or insects.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to digital device displays ('computer screens', 'phone screens'). Can also mean room dividers ('privacy screens') or mesh barriers. Frequently appears in phrases like 'time spent on screens' or 'multiple screens'. Singular is 'screen'.
Example Sentences
The children watch cartoons on their screens every morning.
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Please turn off all the screens before you leave the office.
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He uses special screens to protect his windows from insects.
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We spend too much time staring at our screens these days.
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The conference room is equipped with two large screens for presentations.
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During summer, people hang screens on their porches to keep out mosquitoes.
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