Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pay-tv

noun

/peɪ tiː ˈviː/

Definition

A television service for which viewers must pay a subscription fee to receive programming.

Examples

Many people prefer pay-TV services because they offer more channels and fewer commercials.
She subscribes to a pay-TV service to watch her favorite shows without interruptions.
With pay-TV, viewers gain access to exclusive content that isn’t available on regular TV.

Meaning

Pay-TV refers to channels or services that viewers access by paying a monthly fee, as opposed to free-to-air channels that anyone can watch without a subscription.