broadcast television; over-the-air TV
Refers to television received via terrestrial or satellite broadcast, as opposed to cable or streaming. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
Broadcast television has fewer channels than cable TV.
Reception of broadcast television is poor in this area.
Terrestrial broadcasting; the most common form of broadcast television using ground-based towers.
Compound of 放送 (broadcast) and テレビ (television). A straightforward modern term.