pay-per-view

noun

: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee

Examples of pay-per-view in a Sentence

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Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite has reported that Rousey is not expected back in AEW anytime soon, and that her appearance at the March 15 pay-per-view was a one-off rather than the start of any sustained involvement with the promotion. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 But now fights are available at home on Paramount+, so he’s opted not to continue buying the commercial pay-per-views. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026 Their training camp battles this summer, though, should be pay-per-view quality. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 Actor Wayne Brady briefly saw some action in a match during All Elite Wrestling’s Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay-per-view

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pay-per-view was in 1978

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“Pay-per-view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay-per-view. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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pay-per-view

noun
: a cable television service by which customers can order access to a particular broadcast for a fee
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