screenallowance

noun

UK /ˈskriːn.əˌlaʊ.əns/

US /ˈskriːn.əˌlaʊ.əns/

A screen allowance is the amount of time you are allowed to use a phone, tablet, or TV.

Mom said my screen allowance is one hour after homework.

SYNONYMS

screen time limit device time media allowance digital time budget

RELATED WORDS

screen time parental controls tablet bedtime chores

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set amount of data or viewing time given on a streaming or gaming service.

The app gives each account a monthly screen allowance for videos.

3. A rule in a classroom about how long students may use computers or tablets.

The teacher set a screen allowance of twenty minutes for the reading game.

4. A parent's official permission for a child to use a device at certain times.

Getting a screen allowance means I can play games only on weekends.