ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Airtime

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Airtime is a noun meaning The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.

Meaning

The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) The duration spent talking during a conversation.
  2. The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
  3. The period of freefall after jumping.
  4. The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness.

Example Sentences

Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?
Let them know you’re looking to create a loosely held balance of air time and want to hear from everyone.
And all sorts of people who have traditionally been excluded are now being let in and given a voice, and they're pushing you out and reducing your airtime, and threatening your privilege, […]

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Related dictionary entries include programming, scheduling, time, emission, issuance, duration.

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