satellite television

noun

: direct broadcast satellite

Examples of satellite television in a Sentence

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Wolves games will now be streamed exclusively on DAZN’s app and will not be available on cable or satellite television. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Sharma leads Airtel’s expansion into broadband, Direct-to-Home digital satellite television, and home entertainment services. — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Cuban citizens with access to satellite television services first learned about the incident from American news programs. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 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 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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