touchscreen
/ˈtʌtʃ.skriːn/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A screen on a device that you control by touching it with your finger or a stylus. It is common on phones, tablets, and some machines.
- My phone has a large touchscreen.
- Tap the icon on the touchscreen.
- The kiosk uses a touchscreen for tickets.
Adinary Nuance
A touchscreen is the screen itself, while a touchscreen device is the whole machine. People often say touchscreen when they mean a phone, tablet, or kiosk with a touch-sensitive display. It is more specific than screen and more physical than display. In everyday English, touchscreen is the natural word for tap-to-control interfaces.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- màn hình cảm ứng
- Spanish
- pantalla táctil
- Chinese
- 触摸屏
- Japanese
- タッチスクリーン
- Korean
- 터치스크린
Etymology
Touchscreen is a modern compound of touch and screen. It became common in English in the late 20th century as interactive displays spread.
Common phrases
touchscreen phonetouchscreen displaytouchscreen controlstouchscreen interface
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is touchscreen the same as screen?
- Not exactly. A touchscreen is a screen you can control by touching.
- Is touchscreen used for phones and tablets?
- Yes. It is very common for phones, tablets, and self-service machines.
- Can I say touchscreen in formal writing?
- Yes. It is neutral and common in technical and general writing.
- What is the difference between touchscreen and touch screen?
- Both forms are used. Touchscreen is more common as one word.