screen time
noun
1
: the amount of time someone or something appears on screen in a movie or television show
… the widespread practice of product placement (in which companies buy screen time for their brands) …—
Celia Wren
Celia WrenPeck's role is only a cameo—23 minutes of screen time scattered through six and a half hours of edited film …—John Skow
John Skow2
: time spent watching television, playing a video game, or using an electronic device with a screen (such as a smartphone or tablet)
Concerns about children spending too much time on digital devices—'screen time'—and becoming overdependent on these devices are very real for many teachers and parents.—Nicky Hockly
Nicky HocklyIf yours is like most American families with kids under age 5, your child probably watches between three and four hours of television a day. That's a lot of screen time …—Debra Kent
Debra KentExamples of screen time in a Sentence
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If Iowa State goes dancing, the electric Audi Crooks could get a lot of screen time.
—Everett Cook, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Cooper’s strong-jawed face gets a ton of screen time, from his disgruntled and bored look when standing at the camp’s makeshift podium to his obvious delight counting his winnings from playing cards against the regiment’s soldiers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
As digital wellness concerns continue to rise, with increasing attention on screen time and social media's psychological impacts, Mozi's approach could signal an emerging trend in how social technology evolves.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These side characters each get their moment and the actors make the most of their screen time.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Everett Cook, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Cooper’s strong-jawed face gets a ton of screen time, from his disgruntled and bored look when standing at the camp’s makeshift podium to his obvious delight counting his winnings from playing cards against the regiment’s soldiers.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
As digital wellness concerns continue to rise, with increasing attention on screen time and social media's psychological impacts, Mozi's approach could signal an emerging trend in how social technology evolves.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
These side characters each get their moment and the actors make the most of their screen time.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Screen time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20time. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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