1. a text caption or graphic displayed at the bottom of a television or video screen, typically showing the name of a speaker, headline, or other information
Usage: common in broadcast journalism and news media; also called a lower third or ticker

Examples

• The news anchor's name appeared in a chyron at the bottom of the screen.
• The chyron displayed the stock market updates during the financial report.
• Breaking news alerts often appear as chyrons on cable television.
• The weather forecast included a chyron showing the current temperature.
• During the interview, a chyron identified the guest as a leading economist.
• The sports broadcast used a chyron to show the game score and time remaining.