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Synonyms

satellite dish

American  

noun

  1. dish.


satellite dish Scientific  
  1. A parabolic antenna used to receive signals relayed by satellite.


Example Sentences

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To encourage the expansion of satellite TV, the FCC voted to drop its costly and complicated licensing requirement for owning a satellite dish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Still, even if homeowners got free programming, the upfront costs of buying and installing a satellite dish ran into hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The spark becomes a flame, and within seconds, a satellite dish swirling overhead picks up on the anomaly and triggers an alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Sky Glass is a smart TV that works over broadband and allows owners to stream content directly to their device - without the need for an aerial or satellite dish.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

Their van is hard to miss, with the satellite dish on the roof and the splashy logo of one of the Denver stations painted on the side.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman