the silver screen
noun
old-fashioned
1
: a screen in a movie theater
one of the greatest films ever to hit the silver screen
2
: movies in general
stars of the silver screen
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In addition to his expansive career as a musician and songwriter, Nelson brought his talents to the silver screen.
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The pop superstar also remains busy on the silver screen.
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European historian Michael Broers explains which are featured on the silver screen and why.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The pop superstar also remains busy on the silver screen.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Dua Lipa is returning to the silver screen.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2026
European historian Michael Broers explains which are featured on the silver screen and why.
—Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the silver screen
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“The silver screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20silver%20screen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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