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superstation

American  
[soo-per-stey-shuhn] / ˈsu pərˌsteɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. an independent television station whose signal is transmitted by satellite to subscribers on a cable system.


Etymology

Origin of superstation

super- + station

Example Sentences

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He bought MGM’s library of films and invented Turner Classic Movies to play them; he bought the Atlanta Braves, put them on his superstation and called them America’s Team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The program was a ratings smash and spawned two sitcoms, notably “The New Leave It to Beaver” on Ted Turner’s superstation, WTBS, from 1986 to 1989.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

Tribune, which then owned the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun and WGN superstation, sought Chapter 11 protection as ad revenue plummeted and more readers went online for news.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2021

They will continue to operate along with the superstation.

From Washington Times • Jan. 8, 2021

The Act states that these amendments shall be effective as of July 1, 1999, except for a portion of the second item, starting with "performance or display" through "superstation."

From Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code, Circular 92 by United States

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