Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for satellite.
Definitions

satellite

[sat-l-ahyt] / ˈsæt lˌaɪt /
NOUN
small planet that revolves around a larger one
Synonyms


NOUN
smaller country dependent upon a larger one
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

William Blair’s Louie DiPalma said in a note to clients last week that the setback would likely delay the full deployment of AST’s satellite constellation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Caplin said the league is not interested in waiving blackout rules on a team-by-team basis, even for those teams whose rights no longer are held by a cable or satellite entity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A separate satellite image from Planet Labs shows the ship in the Syrian port of Tartus on May 11.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The company attempted to place a satellite from AST SpaceMobile using its New Glenn rocket but was unable to get it as far into orbit as intended.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

On those satellite images the city looked so small compared to the hurricane, such a tiny thing about to be cut to pieces by that gigantic spinning blade.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




Vocabulary lists containing satellite


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "satellite" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com