🛰️satellite

noun
/ˈsætəlaɪt/

Meaning

An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example Sentences

The weather satellite provided real-time images of the storm.

Satellites provide critical data for research.

Example Expressions

satellite office

Synonyms

orbiter, probe, spacecraft, moon, companion
Entry 1
orbiter, probe, spacecraft, moon, companion
Entry 2
spacecraft, orbiter

Antonyms

core, center, ground station
Entry 1
core, center
Entry 2
ground station

Collocations

communication satellite, weather satellite, launch satellite, satellite dish

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