satellite television

noun

Examples of satellite television in a Sentence

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Among its amenities are eight swimming pools, satellite television, air conditioning, a room safe and minibar and beverage dispensers. David Chiu, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Security officials, taking their cue from Khamenei, have blamed satellite television stations and social media campaigns originating in Europe for stoking unrest in Iran and mobilizing public opinion against the Islamic Republic. Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2023 Some fans have gotten rid of cable or satellite television, leaving them without the channel that carries their favorite team. Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 But the vast majority of U.S. TV-owning households subscribe to cable or satellite television. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2010 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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