subscription Definition
- 1an arrangement to receive or access a regular supply of something, typically a publication or service, by paying in advance
- 2the action of making such an arrangement
Using subscription: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subscription" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I have a subscription to the New York Times.
Example
She canceled her gym subscription.
Example
The subscription fee is due at the beginning of each month.
subscription Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for subscription
Phrases with subscription
a subscription that lasts for one year and requires payment once a year
Example
I renewed my annual subscription to the magazine.
a subscription that provides access to digital content or services through the internet
Example
I signed up for an online subscription to the music streaming service.
a temporary subscription that allows users to try a product or service before committing to a full subscription
Example
The company offers a 30-day trial subscription to their software.
Origins of subscription
from Latin 'subscriptio', meaning 'signature, underwriting'
Summary: subscription in Brief
A 'subscription' [səbˈskrɪpʃən] is an agreement to receive a regular supply of something, usually a publication or service, by paying in advance. It can refer to both the arrangement and the action of making it. Examples include 'I have a subscription to the New York Times' and 'The subscription fee is due at the beginning of each month.' Phrases like 'annual subscription' and 'online subscription' specify the type of subscription.
