Pronunciation: /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
noun a celestial body that orbits around a planet
A1 I saw a satellite in the sky last night.
A2 Satellites are used for communication and navigation.
B1 The satellite orbits the Earth at a specific altitude.
B2 Scientists use satellites to study climate change.
C1 The satellite's data transmission was interrupted by a solar flare.
C2 The satellite captured high-resolution images of the Earth's surface.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a satellite
A1 The satellite dish on the roof helps us watch TV.
A2 She used a satellite phone to call for help when she got lost.
B1 The company launched a satellite office in a new city to expand their business.
B2 The satellite imagery showed the extent of the damage caused by the hurricane.
C1 The satellite navigation system guided the pilot safely through the storm.
C2 The satellite technology used in the military is highly advanced and classified.
formal The satellite was launched into orbit to gather data on weather patterns.
informal I heard they're sending a new satellite into space to study the atmosphere.
slang That satellite is gonna be taking some sick pics of Earth, bro.
figurative Her mind was like a satellite, constantly picking up new information and ideas.
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