Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cord-cutting

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
cord--cut-ting
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite, in favor of Internet services.

Informal; Uncountable

noun

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

cord-cutter cut the cord

Frequently Paired Words

cord-cutter cut the cord

Antonyms

ribbon cutting

Questions

What does cord-cutting mean?
The cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite, in favor of Internet services.

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