LCD

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noun

ˌel-(ˌ)sē-ˈdē How to pronounce LCD (audio)
Synonyms of LCDnext
: an electronic display (as of the time in a digital watch) that consists of segments of a liquid crystal whose reflectivity varies according to the voltage applied to them

LCD

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abbreviation

least common denominator; lowest common denominator

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Don’t leave Soho Diner without snapping a picture or two at its photo booth and playing its Crosley Vinyl Jukebox, featuring downtown staples like Velvet Underground and LCD Soundsystem. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 The Brewista Artisan heats up fast, features to-the-degree temperature control via LCD panel with nine preset temperatures, and pours at the perfect rate thanks to its precision gooseneck spout. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 By default, the SL3-P automatically switches between the rear LCD and EVF using an eye sensor, and goes to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026 That’s still slower than an LCD, but the first-generation iPad shipped with an IPS screen with a response time around 30 milliseconds. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for LCD

Word History

Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display

First Known Use

Noun

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of LCD was in 1973

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“LCD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LCD. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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LCD

noun
ˌel-ˌsē-ˈdē
: a type of electronic display screen
Etymology

Noun

liquid crystal display

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