touch-sensitive screen

noun
UK /tʌtʃ ˈsensətɪv skriːn/
US /tʌtʃ ˈsensətɪv skriːn/

A screen you can touch to make things happen.

She tapped the touch-sensitive screen to pick a game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A display that reacts to a finger or stylus instead of a mouse or keyboard.

The kiosk uses a touch-sensitive screen so visitors can look up directions.

3. A computer monitor that lets you control the pointer by touching it directly.

He replaced his old monitor with a touch-sensitive screen for design work.

4. An interactive surface on a device used for typing or drawing.

The artist sketched the portrait on a touch-sensitive screen.