pay-per-view

noun

: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee

Examples of pay-per-view in a Sentence

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Over the past two years, Cruz has established himself as a lead analyst for UFC events, often working UFC Fight Nights and some pay-per-view shows. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The next pay-per-view on the UFC schedule takes place on Saturday, November 16. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99 for subscribers only. Rudie Obias, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 Depending on the popularity of the fight, the bar will host viewers upstairs, or have a cover charge for pay-per-view events that air in the entire bar. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pay-per-view 

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pay-per-view was in 1978

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“Pay-per-view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay-per-view. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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pay-per-view

noun
: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee
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