SATELLITE
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SATELLITE
A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.
"A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.
"Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator."
A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.
To transmit by satellite.
Examples of SATELLITE in a Sentence
- "A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."
- "Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator."
Word Details
Is SATELLITE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SATELLITE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SATELLITE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SATELLITE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | t | e | l | l | i | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SATELLITE
100 words from the letters in SATELLITE
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How to Use SATELLITE in Word Games
SATELLITE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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