English Explanatory Dictionary

jumbotron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very large video screen, typically used in a stadium or concert venue to show close-up shots.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of jumbotron.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of jumbotron.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒʌm.bəʊˌtɹɒn/ /ˈd͡ʒʌm.boʊˌtɹɑn/

Word forms

jumbotron jumbotrons

Etymology

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

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