a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
"We set up a large screen in the backyard so everyone could watch the movie under the stars."
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
"The old television's screen flickered and died after years of displaying static images on its cathode-ray tube."
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
"a screen of trees afforded privacy"
"under cover of darkness"
"the brush provided a covert for game"
"the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
"they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"
"a metal screen protected the observers"
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
"The antique screen stood elegantly between the living room and dining area, its carved wood panels casting soft shadows across the floor."
A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
"The heavy bamboo screen was erected between the garden and the street to shield the family's picnic table from passing cars."
In plain English: A screen is a flat surface that displays images and videos for you to watch on devices like phones or computers.
"The new smartphone has a bright screen that is easy to see in sunlight."
examine in order to test suitability
"screen these samples"
"screen the job applicants"
To filter by passing through a screen.
"The gardener shook the berries over a wire screen to separate the ripe fruit from the leaves and stems."
In plain English: To screen something means to look at it on a computer, phone, or television display.
"She decided to screen the movie for her family."
Usage: Use this verb when you physically separate items based on size or allow light to pass through an opening, such as screening sand from gravel or projecting images onto a surface. Do not use it interchangeably with "screen" the noun unless referring specifically to the act of filtering something by passing it over that object.
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Screen, always greets us with a warm smile when we walk by his house."
The word "screen" comes from the Old French escran, which originally referred to a firescreen or a bed tester before entering Middle English as scren. Its ultimate roots trace back to Proto-Indo-European (s)ker-, meaning "to cut," reflecting the idea of dividing space with a protective barrier.