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screen saver

screen saver

 
pronunciation:
skrin seI vr
part of speech: noun
definition: a small program that takes over a computer's screen and substitutes a decorative image if the computer has not been used for a set length of time. Screen savers were first used to prevent damage to computer screens but are now mainly used for decoration.