pay-per-view

noun

: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Maybe a money-minded promoter will crib from the gladiator days: Sign up now to watch the world champ fight a frothing lion on pay-per-view! Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023 The pay-per-view event will also be available on demand for a couple of days following the performance. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2023 The fight will be live streamed on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 26 Feb. 2023 The show was originally broadcast live as a pay-per-view event titled One More Shot, but was not released in a home video or audio format until its GRRR Live! Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023 Wyatt’s previous feud with LA Knight garnered tepid reviews, with their Pitch Black match one of the more forgettable aspects of an otherwise strong Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023 Barstool produces and distributes more than 100 shows spanning podcasts, video, social media, live events and pay-per-view, and runs a commerce business. Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Feb. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pay-per-view was in 1978

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“Pay-per-view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay-per-view. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

pay-per-view

noun
: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee
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