pay-per-view

[ pey-pur-vyoo, -per- ]

noun

1. a system requiring that a subscriber pay for each program viewed:

   championship games seen only on pay-per-view.

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to such a system. : ppv

pay-per-view

noun

1. See free-to-air pay television
   1. a system of television broadcasting by which subscribers pay for each programme they wish to receive
   2. ( as modifier )

      a pay-per-view channel

Word History and Origins

Origin of pay-per-view¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Major boxing events are typically showcased more exclusively, often through pay-per-view or sports streaming services.

From Los Angeles Times

The show generated more pay-per-view buys than any programme the company had ever put on up to that point, according to Bryan Alvarez, a long-time wrestling journalist and podcaster.

From BBC

There has undoubtedly been a change in the landscape with female boxers getting more prominent positions on cards and pay-per-view events, although Hardy believes there has not been an improvement in pay to back it up.

From BBC

He's had quite a few pay-per-view boxing bouts, too.

From BBC

To reach the lucrative Western pay-per-view audience, the bout didn’t begin until 1:45 a.m. on Sunday morning at Kingdom Arena.

From Seattle Times