Etymology

jumbotron

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Today it means: A very large video screen, typically used in a stadium or concert venue to show close-up shots. Full definition →

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Genericized trademark from Sony's JumboTron, introduced in the 1980s and retired in 2001. From jumbo + -tron.

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