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big screen

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noun

  1. an informal name for the cinema

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Bradshaw’s artistic odyssey began in September as he hunkered down to set up his annual Halloween display in a yard littered with his handiwork, including a shelter for his pet ducks and a “redneck movie theater” with a big screen and a fire pit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Back at the pub, a huddle of players dissect where the tactical battles were won and lost, before the women's Tyne-Wear derby kicks off on the big screen.

From BBC

Those eager to see the franchise’s epic conclusion come to life on the big screen as soon as possible were disappointed.

From Salon

Eagle-eyed, or rather dragon-eyed, viewers will be able to spot some familiar locations on the big screen.

From BBC

The film follows in the footsteps of television hits like Game of Thrones and Line of Duty, as well as other big screen blockbusters like The Northman - all of which which were shot in Northern Ireland.

From BBC