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Definition of widescreen

widescreen

/ˈwaɪd.skriːn/
wide · screen
Plural:widescreens
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widescreen Lexical Profile

widescreen Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Designed for, using, or having a display screen with a wider aspect ratio than standard television or traditional film formats.

Example

"The cinema recently upgraded its main auditorium with a massive widescreen projector."

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• noun

1

A film, television, or computer display format in which the width of the image is significantly greater than its height, typically exceeding the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio.

Example

"The director insisted that the home video release be presented in widescreen to preserve the original cinematography."

2

A television set, computer monitor, or projection surface constructed with a wide aspect ratio.

Example

"They bought a new widescreen for the living room before the championship game."

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• Nearby Words

widen
wideness
wideout
widescreen
widespread
widget
widow

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Widescreen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/widescreen
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