"jumbotron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jumbotrons [plural]
Etymology: From a Sony trademark, JumboTron, introduced in the 1980s and retired in 2001. From jumbo + -tron. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|jumbo|tron}} jumbo + -tron Head templates: {{en-noun}} jumbotron (plural jumbotrons)
  1. A very large video screen, typically used in a stadium or concert venue to show close-up shots. Wikipedia link: Sony, jumbotron Translations (a large video screen, usually outdoors): telebim [masculine] (Polish)

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