satellite television

noun

: direct broadcast satellite

Examples of satellite television in a Sentence

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The club is still working out details for who will produce the games and how they will be distributed to fans who still have cable or satellite television. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026 Only 36% still subscribe to cable or satellite television. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 Its layoffs in North Idaho were at a call center for Dish, the satellite television and internet provider. — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 However, the implosion of cable and satellite television means that local media revenues have cratered for teams outside large markets. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satellite television

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of satellite television was in 1961

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“Satellite television.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satellite%20television. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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