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.

A federal judge halted the $6.2 billion merger of television station giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna after eight states and satellite broadcaster DirecTV sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Amazon will acquire Globalstar for nearly $12 billion to build a broadband network and partnered with Apple for satellite connectivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The researchers stress that ongoing satellite monitoring, more field observations during surges, improved modeling, and better projections are essential.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Excavators and armoured vehicles can also be seen in satellite imagery of the village, according to Tony Reeves, founder of intelligence analysis firm MAIAR.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Once the satellite located them he could he could punch in where they needed to go and tell the driver.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




Vocabulary lists containing satellite