satellite

noun
UK: /ˈsætəlaɪt/
US: /ˈsætəlaɪt/

  1. A machine that is sent into space and moves around a planet or star.

    1. The satellite sends images of Earth back to scientists for observation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Communication relies on satellite technology, which has revolutionized global information sharing. [ ] [ ]

  2. A natural object that moves around a planet; a moon.

    1. The Earth has one natural satellite which is visible at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Jupiter has many satellites, some of which are larger than Earth's moon satellite. [ ] [ ]

  3. A country, area, organization, etc. that is controlled by another.

    1. The small state became a satellite of its more powerful neighbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the Cold War, several Eastern European countries were considered satellite states of the Soviet Union. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

moon planetoid dependency appendage
satellite transitive-verb

  1. To send a satellite into orbit.

    1. They plan to satellite several new devices next year for better coverage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The agency will satellite a new weather instrument to monitor the climate change. [ ] [ ]
satellite adjective

  1. Located around another object.

    1. The satellite communities are near a big city, so it's easy get there. [ ] [ ]
    2. The satellite campus offers students a more intimate learning environment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "satellite" in English means: A machine that is sent into space and moves around a planet or star., A natural object that moves around a planet; a moon., A country, area, organization, etc. that is controlled by another..

The phonetic transcription of "satellite" is /ˈsætəlaɪt/ in British English and /ˈsætəlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "satellite": moon, planetoid, dependency, appendage.

Example usage of "satellite": "The satellite sends images of Earth back to scientists for observation.". More examples on the page.