Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lock screen

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
lock- screen
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A screen displayed by a computer or mobile device left unattended, requiring the user to perform a certain action to regain access.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From lock + screen.

Inflected Forms

lock screens (plural)

Questions

What does lock screen mean?
A screen displayed by a computer or mobile device left unattended, requiring the user to perform a certain action to regain access.
Where does lock screen come from?
From lock + screen.

How to pronounce lock screen

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