cord-cutting

American  

[kawrd-kuht-ing] / ˈkɔrdˌkʌt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of canceling landline or cable television service in favor of alternatives such as cellular phone, internet streaming, and satellite television.

2. Usually, cord cutting, the act of cutting a newborn's umbilical cord after childbirth.

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adjective

1. relating to or engaging in the process of canceling landline or cable television service in favor of alternatives such as cellular phone, internet streaming, and satellite television.

Example Sentences

As recently as a few years ago, generative artificial intelligence was hardly a concern for Hollywood compared to falling box office receipts and cord-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Program providers are looking for higher fees as the overall number of customers declines due to cord-cutting.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, legacy entertainment companies like Warner Bros. and Paramount have struggled with cord-cutting as more consumers embrace streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal

With cord-cutting starting to eat into the cable business, Zaslav staked out his next big bet, a merger with AT&T’s WarnerMedia.

From The Wall Street Journal

They will also have to contend with continued cord-cutting that has weighed on the legacy TV business at Disney and its rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal