Definitions:

1. A system in which television programs are transmitted to the sets of subscribers by cable rather than by a broadcast signal. NOUN
   • The cable television provider offered several package options, including premium movie channels and sports networks.
2. A system of delivering television programming to consumers via coaxial or fiber-optic cables. NOUN
   • They decided to subscribe to cable television to access a wider variety of channels and on-demand content.
3. A system of distributing television programs to subscribers via radio frequency signals transmitted through coaxial cables or light pulses through fiber-optic cables. NOUN
   • With the advent of streaming services, many people are considering their cable television subscriptions.

Synonyms:

• cable network
• cable TV
• Coaxial television
• pay tv
• television service