cord-cutting

American

[kawrd-kuht-ing] / ˈkɔrdˌkʌt ɪŋ /

noun

the act of canceling landline or cable television service in favor of alternatives such as cellular phone, internet streaming, and satellite television.
Usually, cord cutting, the act of cutting a newborn's umbilical cord after childbirth.

adjective

relating to or engaging in the process of canceling landline or cable television service in favor of alternatives such as cellular phone, internet streaming, and satellite television.

Example Sentences

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But “The Madison” and “America’s Culinary Cup” have potential, and if you’re a cord-cutting sports fan, March Madness will be tempting.

From MarketWatch

While there have been declines in revenues because of cord-cutting, the company, which includes USA Network, SYFY, CNBC, Golf Channel, E! and Oxygen, says it still delivers double-digit profit margins.

From Los Angeles Times

For much of the past decade, cord-cutting ravaged the industry, with tens of millions of households abandoning traditional pay TV in favor of streaming services.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Cord-cutting isn’t over,” Harlalka said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Growing streaming profitability is critical for entertainment companies as their linear network businesses continue to decline because of cord-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal

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