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satellite dish

American  

noun

satellite dishes plural
  1. dish.


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


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Previously, some Banksy artworks, including a satellite dish, have been stolen although the sheer size of this one makes that less likely.

From BBC May 1, 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

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

Some of the works, which also included a howling wolf on a satellite dish, were removed, covered up or vandalised, after being painted across the city.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2025

Since the Lilienthals were supportive of Bobby, he reciprocated with gifts: a television satellite dish, a vacuum cleaner, leather goods that he’d buy on trips to Vienna, and special gifts for birthdays and other holidays.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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