cord-cutter

noun

cord-cut·ter ˈkȯrd-ˌkə-tər

variants or less commonly cord cutter

plural cord-cutters also cord cutters

: someone who chooses to stop subscribing to cable television or to a landline telephone service

And now cord-cutters can watch Olympics coverage on the website and app, too …—

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It … is a little pricey for catching one game but might be worth it if you're a cord cutter that regularly wants access to live programming.—

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Landline telephone cord-cutters are embracing mobile Internet as well …—

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This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs. —

Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Jan. 2025 How to Watch the Oregon-Ohio State CFP Quarterfinal Game Online The easiest way for cord-cutters to stream the 2025 Rose Bowl game online is with a subscription to ESPN+ or through any other live TV streaming service that carries ESPN, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling. —

Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024 The ad-free YouTube Premium and cable competitor YouTube TV appeal to cord-cutters who are looking for cost-effective alternatives to traditional pay-TV packages. —

Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 As such, Saturday Night’s Main Event will be available to cord-cutters who subscribe to Peacock — where it cannot be viewed for free since the streamer doesn’t currently offer a free trial. —

Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cord-cutter