cord-cutting
The cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or…The cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite, in favor of Internet services.
Meaning
2 senses(informal, uncountable)The cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite, in favor of Internet services.
(uncountable)A ritual in which a cord (real or envisioned) is severed to symbolize the conclusion of something unwanted, such as a bad habit or relationship.
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1 related wordsRelatedcord-cutter
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable