on-screen
adverb or adjective
ˈȯn-ˈskrēn 
ˈän-
variants
or onscreen
1
: in a motion picture or a television program
But the makers of the 1958 movie understood that this most subtle of writers was telling a tale about the froth of life, and they celebrated it on-screen with gusto.—
Gerald Asher
Gerald AsherThe sixth-grader reportedly earned $1 million for starring in the upcoming My Girl, which pairs him with Anna Chlumsky for his first onscreen kiss.—Alexander Tresniowski
Alexander Tresniowski2
: on a computer or television screen
You can watch a football game, see a small icon onscreen offering player statistics, click it with the remote, and view the stats.—Edward W. Desmond
Edward W. Desmond… handheld joysticks and gamepads that jolt and jar with the on-screen action.—Leigh Gallagher
Leigh GallagherExamples of on-screen in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The on-screen love interests further detail the importance of the scene for their characters.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
However, the problem with embarking on this essayistic journey in such distinctly Godard-ian fashion — from bold, overlapping on-screen lettering, to jarring cuts that yank sound and image in and out of view — is that Godard himself did it better on numerous occasions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2024
With season three having just premiered, key on-screen sites include The Holburne Museum, a fine art gallery used as Lady Danbury’s mansion, and No. 1 Royal Crescent, used as the exterior for the Featherington family home.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
Jodie Sweetin, who played Saget’s on-screen daughter Stephanie on Full House, posted a video with numerous photos of herself with the actor and their other costars.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
The app has both iPhone and iPad versions with support for Bluetooth controllers and keyboards, as well as customizable on-screen controller skins.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 12 May 2024
Harper and Gideon have become famous in their own right since, even making an on-screen appearance in A Series of Unfortunate Events where Harris played the sinister lead Count Olaf.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
O’Malley has honed an abrasive, hysterical on-screen persona through his online videos.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 4 May 2024
With three Grammy wins from 10 career nominations and on-screen roles in both Barbie and Argylle under her belt, the pop princess is racking up impressive achievements and accolades across the entertainment scene.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
However, the problem with embarking on this essayistic journey in such distinctly Godard-ian fashion — from bold, overlapping on-screen lettering, to jarring cuts that yank sound and image in and out of view — is that Godard himself did it better on numerous occasions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2024
With season three having just premiered, key on-screen sites include The Holburne Museum, a fine art gallery used as Lady Danbury’s mansion, and No. 1 Royal Crescent, used as the exterior for the Featherington family home.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
Jodie Sweetin, who played Saget’s on-screen daughter Stephanie on Full House, posted a video with numerous photos of herself with the actor and their other costars.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 May 2024
The app has both iPhone and iPad versions with support for Bluetooth controllers and keyboards, as well as customizable on-screen controller skins.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 12 May 2024
Harper and Gideon have become famous in their own right since, even making an on-screen appearance in A Series of Unfortunate Events where Harris played the sinister lead Count Olaf.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
O’Malley has honed an abrasive, hysterical on-screen persona through his online videos.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 4 May 2024
With three Grammy wins from 10 career nominations and on-screen roles in both Barbie and Argylle under her belt, the pop princess is racking up impressive achievements and accolades across the entertainment scene.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 May 2024
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“On-screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-screen. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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