: 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

2 of 2

abbreviation

least common denominator; lowest common denominator

Examples of LCD in a Sentence

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Noun
Popular on Variety Additionally, the press release claims that LCD Soundsystem will be appearing at Primavera with a new album in tow. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024 But in recent years, there have been improvements to the LCD process. Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024 Young artists will love doodling on a $5 LCD tablet and creating designs on a classic Lite Brite that’s just $15. Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Go see if James Murphy is losing his edge as LCD Soundsystem brings its Kinda Tour to the Aragon Ballroom for a four-night stand. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024 Her then-boyfriend, Calvin Harris, headlined that year, along with Guns N' Roses and LCD Soundsystem. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Dua Lipa makes her Pyramid Stage debut as the festival’s Friday night headliner, on a bill also featuring Glastonbury veterans LCD Soundsystem and PJ Harvey. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 Paw Patrol fans will enjoy drawing in a $6 Crayola coloring book that comes with stickers of their favorite pups, while other young artists can doodle to their hearts’ content on an LCD writing tablet, which is currently 60% off. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024 Outside of their North American dates, LCD Soundsystem will also be playing several dates across Europe, including the All Points East Festival in London and Down the Rabbit Hole in the Netherlands. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2024

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

LCD

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

Noun

liquid crystal display

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