Definition

A graphic or text displayed at the bottom of a television or cinema screen, often providing information that is not directly related to the main content being shown.

Example

The news chyron displayed the latest updates on the election results.

Conversation

Did you notice the chyron during the news last night?

Yeah, it was kind of distracting with all that text scrolling by.

I thought it was funny how it had nothing to do with the stories being shown.

Right? It’s like they just want to fill the screen with random info!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chyron originates from the name of the company Chyron Corporation, which specialized in broadcast graphics. The term refers to the graphics or text displayed on a television screen, particularly during news broadcasts.

Memory Tip

Think of the Chyron Corporation, which created graphics for TV, to remember that a chyron is the text or graphics you see on the screen.

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