Synonyms for

Screen

Verb / skri:n / Another word for screen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A flat panel or area on an electronic device such as a television, computer, or smartphone, on which images and videos are displayed.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

display monitor panel interface

Informal

display monitor TV computer phone

Literary

veil curtain shroud

Antonyms

display reveal expose show uncover bare

Common collocations

  • computer screen
  • phone screen
  • screen door
  • screen time
  • screen saver
  • screen test
  • screen play
  • screen shot

Word family

noun screen
verb screen
adjective screened

Usage note

The word 'screen' can refer to a physical barrier or a display surface. As a verb, it can mean to filter or to show a film.

Example sentences

  1. I cleaned the screen of my computer with a soft cloth.
  2. The phone screen cracked when it fell on the ground.
  3. The movie was projected onto a large screen for everyone to see.
  4. The teacher used a screen to show a video to the class.
  5. The screen on my tablet is too small for me to read comfortably.

Quotes

  • The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.
  • The computer screen is a modern-day campfire.
  • The screen is a gold mine of darkness.

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