satellite dish

American  

noun

1. dish.

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satellite dish Scientific  

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

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Example Sentences

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

But the rule change also meant that Joe Schmo could install a behemoth satellite dish in his backyard and scoop up signals from cable and premium channels—all without having to pay monthly subscription fees.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Natalie ducked as a satellite dish came crashing into the boat and flew away, followed by a dented metal trash can lid.

From Literature

In one incident last year, a US Navy chief was relieved of her duties after she had installed an unauthorised satellite dish on her combat ship, so that she and other officers could access the internet.

From BBC