airwaves
noun [plural] /ˈeə.weɪvz/
/ˈer-/ Definition
› the radio waves used for broadcasting radio and television programmes, or, more generally, radio or television broadcasting time: The new series will be on the airwaves at 6 p.m. every Tuesday.Broadcasting in general
(Definition of airwaves noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
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Synonyms and related words:
- air noun (BROADCAST)
- airplay noun
- airtime noun
- anchor verb (BROADCAST)
- announcement noun
- broadcast verb
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