subscription television
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of subscription television
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Less than 20 years ago, Emmy’s top drama and comedy categories were dominated by the four major broadcast networks and one, lone subscription television service, HBO.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The anchor now hosts “CUOMO” on NewsNation, a subscription television news network.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
He participates in a fantasy league with work colleagues and recently bought a subscription television package so he could watch out-of-market games.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2020
Sky Sports, a nascent satellite subscription television channel, carried a limited recap show beginning in 1995.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2016
The episode, aired on Foxtel’s Showcase channel, also broke records in Australia for the most-watched program in Australian subscription television history.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 26, 2016
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