cord-cutting

noun

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

“Near-”

Opposite
ribbon cutting
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Meanings

nouncord-cutting (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableThe cancellation of traditional subscription television services such as cable or satellite, in favor of Internet services.
  2. uncountablehuman sciencesA ritual in which a cord (real or envisioned) is severed to symbolize the conclusion of something unwanted, such as a bad habit or relationship.

    Near-

    Antonyms: ribbon cutting

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA ritual in which a cord (real or envisioned) is severed to symbolize the conclusion of something unwanted, such as a bad habit or relationship.

Opposite
ribbon cutting
Cite this entry
APA

cord-cutting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cord-cutting

MLA

“cord-cutting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cord-cutting. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cord-cutting,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cord-cutting.

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