onscreen

adj, adv — 2 senses

onscreen

adj

Etymology From on + screen.

1

As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.

The two actors had a very realistic onscreen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.

onscreen

adv

Etymology From on + screen.

1

Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.

I leaned over her shoulder to see two cybergirls yanking out each other's hair. Katy was typing insults that appeared onscreen.2006, Gail Giles, Playing in Traffic:
Think of them [task panes] as dialog boxes that enable you to type while they're onscreen.2010 May 10, Herbert L. Tyson, Word 2010 Bible:

1 more example

And the best voice actors — their names known to fans and promoted by companies — can become celebrities despite never appearing onscreen.2017 October 27, Todd C. Frankel, “In $25 billion video game industry, voice actors face broken vocal cords and low pay”, in Washington Post:

Antonyms: offscreen

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