Word SATELLITE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

satellite

🇺🇸 [ˈsætəˌlaɪt]

Meanings

An object that orbits a planet, such as the moon orbiting the Earth. It can also refer to a man-made object launched into orbit around Earth or another celestial body, used for communication, weather observation, or navigation.

Examples

• The satellite captured images of the storm as it moved across the ocean.
• A new satellite was launched to improve GPS accuracy.
• The satellite provided real-time data on global weather patterns.

Synonyms

orbiter • spacecraft • probe

Antonyms

earth • ground • land