satellite dish

noun

: a microwave dish for receiving usually television transmissions from an orbiting satellite

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The company’s terminals enable internet in remote areas by using satellite dishes that connect to SpaceX’s satellites. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 Other professional satellite dish installers have also raised quality concerns about DSI’s work, which threatens their businesses. PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 While one property might benefit from activating its rooftop for public events or leasing space for antennas, satellite dishes, or cellular base stations, another may find success in transforming unused conference rooms into flexible workspaces, meeting venues, or childcare services. Mark Zettl, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Some homes may also need equipment such as a Wi-Fi extender, satellite dish or ONT box, depending on the connection type. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for satellite dish

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of satellite dish was in 1962

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“Satellite dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satellite%20dish. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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satellite dish

noun
: a microwave dish for receiving usually television transmissions from an orbiting satellite
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