Silver Screen (Noun)
Meaning 1
A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old cinema's silver screen was faded from years of use, but it still mesmerized audiences with its nostalgic charm.
- A beam of white light shot through the projector and illuminated the silver screen with vivid colors and captivating imagery.
- She sat in the front row, transfixed by the images dancing on the silver screen as the film's magic washed over her.
- As the curtains parted, the silver screen flickered to life, bathing the darkened theater in a warm, ethereal glow.
- The silver screen reflected the vibrant hues and textures of the animated movie, rendering the fantasy world almost lifelike.
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Meaning 2
The film industry.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The aspiring actress dreamed of making it big on the silver screen one day.
- Her role in the blockbuster movie catapulted her to fame on the silver screen.
- He spent years working behind the scenes on the silver screen before finally getting his big break as a director.
- The film's homage to classic Hollywood was a sentimental tribute to the golden age of the silver screen.
- The couple's romance was hot off the silver screen, and audiences couldn't get enough of it.