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burn noun. A small logo that television networks display in the lower right corner of the screen.

Example Citation:
"These network icons, or 'burns,' have become a constant irritant on TV screens as networks strain to establish their identity with channel-hopping viewers."
—John Allemang, "CBC burns a black hole in outer space," The Globe and Mail

Related Words:
daypart
squeeze-and-tease

Subject Category:
Culture - Television

Posted on July 7, 1998 at 9:32 AM


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