satellite television

noun

Examples of satellite television in a Sentence

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Jio Studios’ Trajectory At this point, Deshpande has worked across multiple eras of entertainment distribution, from analog through VHS, DVD, satellite television, OTT, and now the early stages of AI integration in production. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 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 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 Only 36% still subscribe to cable or satellite television. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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