PPV
1 synonym for PPV, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Pay-per-view: a system in which viewers pay a one-off fee to watch a particular event or programme, and by extension the event itself.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pay TV event
How to use PPV
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
buy the PPV
PPV buys
PPV event
main event PPV
Sense 1 is what nearly all general users mean, especially in boxing, MMA and wrestling coverage. The medical senses stay within clinical writing.
Etymology
An initialism; each sense abbreviates a different phrase.
Full origin of PPV →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pay-per-view and a subscription?
A subscription charges a recurring fee for access to a whole library or channel for as long as you keep paying. Pay-per-view charges once for a single event, and access usually ends shortly afterwards. Many streaming services now sell PPV events on top of a subscription.
What does PPV buys mean in boxing and wrestling?
It is the number of individual purchases an event sold, used as the headline measure of its commercial success. Fighters often negotiate a share of PPV revenue, so the buy figure directly affects what they earn.
Do you keep a PPV event after it airs?
Usually not. A pay-per-view purchase typically grants access for the live broadcast and a short replay window, after which the event moves to a subscription service or on-demand library. The terms vary by provider.
