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Definition of cablevision

cablevision

/ˈkeɪ.bəlˌvɪʒ.ən/
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cablevision Lexical Profile

cablevision Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A system of broadcasting television programs to subscribers by means of coaxial or fiber-optic cables rather than over-the-air radio waves; cable television.

Example

"Before streaming services became widespread, most households in the neighborhood subscribed to cablevision for access to specialty movie and sports channels."

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• Nearby Words

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cable
cablevision
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a portmanteau blending 'cable' and 'television', and also widely known as the name of a major American telecommunications company founded in 1973.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cablevision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cablevision
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