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Noun: screen saver
  1. (computing) a program that displays moving images or patterns on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time, originally designed to prevent phosphor burn-in on CRT monitors
    "He set his screen saver to display his favourite photos"

Derived forms: screen savers

Type of: design, figure, pattern

Encyclopedia: Screen saver