airplay

[ air-pley ]

/ ˈɛərˌpleɪ /

noun

the act or an instance of broadcasting recorded material over radio or television.

Nearby words

airplane cloth, airplane mode, airplane spin, airplane splint, airplane turn, airplay, airport, airport code, airproof, airs, airscrew

Origin of airplay

First recorded in 1965–70; air¹ + play

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British Dictionary definitions for airplay

airplay

/ (ˈɛəˌpleɪ) /

noun

(of recorded music) radio exposure

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Word Origin and History for airplay

airplay

1950 in radio sense, from air (n.1) + play.