satellite
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
nounadjectivesat · el · lite
Think: a SATellite helps you “SAT” and watch from above—then it “LITE”s up your map with signals.
Yes, it's satellite. Don’t forget the middle vowel: sat-e-l-lite (it’s **-el-**, not **-il-**).
Definitions
- nounAn object that moves around a larger object in space, such as the Moon orbiting Earth or a human-made spacecraft orbiting a planet.
- nounA device in space that receives, sends, or relays signals for communication, navigation, or weather monitoring.
- nounA smaller place, organization, or activity connected to and influenced by a larger one (e.g., a satellite office).
- adjectiveConnected to, surrounding, or dependent on a larger central place or organization (e.g., satellite campus).
Examples
- “The weather satellite tracked the storm as it moved across the ocean.”
- “GPS works because satellites orbit Earth and send timing signals to receivers.”
- “Our company opened a satellite office in Denver to support customers in the region.”
Synonyms
moonorbiterspacecraftrelayoutpost
Antonyms
center
Translations
ES satélitePT satéliteFR satellite
Common misspellings
satelitesatallitesatillitesattelitesatelliteesatellightsatelllitesatellitte
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