Satellite
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An artificial object placed in orbit around Earth or another celestial body for communications, navigation, or research purposes. Can also refer to a natural celestial body orbiting a planet.
“The communications satellite provides television signals to remote regions.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
Syllables
sat·el·lite
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Wordle
Contains four instances of common letters E and T, plus double L
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points base; versatile 9-letter technology term
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