Synonyms of cable

cable

noun

ˈkā-bəl 

as in wire

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things

a mass of cables connecting the office computers to the main server

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wire
• rope
• cord
• string
• lace
• line
• lacing
• guy
• stay
• lanyard
• halyard
• bungee cord
• whipcord

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cable

In the ‘90s, Golod worked with Pet Television Network as co-chairman and co-owner of a cable and satellite service aimed toward animal enthusiasts. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

During his earlier five year stint as head of Rogers Media, Pelley ran a portfolio of over-the-air TV and radio stations, magazine titles, cable channels like FX Canada, Sportsnet and the Shopping Channel, and the Toronto Blue Jays pro team. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Additional battery sockets can charge laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices that have power cables using USB-A or USB-C connectors. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

The feature was announced last year and offered a day pass, a weekend pass, and a week-long pass option to be able to watch channels like ESPN and CNN without a full-month cable subscription. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026