screen time
/skriːn taɪm/
Meaning
The amount of time someone spends looking at the screen of a device such as a smartphone, computer, television, or tablet. It is commonly used in modern discussions about health, parenting, and digital well-being.
Examples
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Parents are often advised to limit their children's screen time.
Parents are often advised to limit their children's screen time.
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My phone sends me a weekly report of my average screen time.
My phone sends me a weekly report of my average screen time.
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Too much screen time before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
Too much screen time before bed can make it harder to fall asleep.
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I'm trying to reduce my screen time by reading physical books instead.
I'm trying to reduce my screen time by reading physical books instead.
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Her screen time doubled during the lockdown because of remote work.
Her screen time doubled during the lockdown because of remote work.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I have a lot of screen times today.
✓ I have a lot of screen time today.
'Screen time' is an uncountable noun and cannot be pluralized with an 's'.
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✗ I spent three hours of screen time.
✓ I had three hours of screen time.
'Screen time' is a noun representing a measurement or concept, not an active verb. You 'have', 'limit', or 'track' screen time.
Related Expressions
Practice
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My doctor suggested reducing my ___ to help with my headaches.
💡 The amount of time spent looking at phones or computers.
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screen time
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The app helps parents monitor their kids' daily ___.
💡 Two-word compound noun for device usage duration.
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screen time