English Explanatory Dictionary

chyron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.
verb
  1. To display (material) on screen by this technology.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of ciron (“the itch-mite (Sarcoptes scabiei), which infects the skin”).

Pronunciation

kīrŏn /ˈkaɪɹɒn/ /ˈkaɪɹɑn/ En-us-chyron.ogg

Word forms

chyron chyrons chyroning chyroned

Etymology

Genericization of the trademark Chyron, from Chiron (“centaur of Greek mythology”).

Synonyms

lower third aston
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