Top synonyms for “screen”: blind, block out, concealment, cover, covert, crt screen, filmdom, projection screen, and 9 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight“they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”
- (noun)a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame“they put screens in the windows for protection against insects”
- (noun)a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
- (noun)partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
- (noun)the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
- (noun)a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
- (noun)a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
- (noun)the personnel of the film industry“a star of stage and screen”
- (verb)examine methodically“screen the suitcases”
- (verb)protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
- (verb)separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
- (verb)prevent from entering“block out the strong sunlight”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "screen"?
Common synonyms for "screen" include blind, block out, concealment, cover, covert, crt screen. Our thesaurus lists 17 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "screen" mean?
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight Example: "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
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