airwaves

[ air-weyvz ]

/ ˈɛərˌweɪvz /

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plural noun

the media of radio and television broadcasting: The airwaves were filled with news flashes about the crisis.

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Origin of airwaves

1895–1900, for earlier sense; air¹ + waves (plural of wave)

Words nearby airwaves

air vesicle, air vice-marshal, air walk, air war, airwash, airwaves, airway, air waybill, air well, airwoman, air wood

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How to use airwaves in a sentence

As a prolific and early entry in the cannon of television drama, The Twilight Zone never fully disappeared from the airwaves.
How a War-Weary Vet Created ‘The Twilight Zone’|Rich Goldstein|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This was, after all, a time when heavy bass and kick drums dominated the mainstream R&B airwaves.
How Pharrell Williams Finally Made It to the Top|Justin Jones|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All airwaves our ours to let you use wisely, including the internet.
Most Creative ‘Net Neutrality’ Comments on the FCC Website|Abby Haglage|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With none of his opponents on the airwaves, Wolf has shot to a massive lead for the May 20 primary.
Lone Wolf Winning in Pennsylvania|Ben Jacobs|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By the time a show on a hot financial or investing topic hits the airwaves, the phenomenon is usually over.
Silicon Valley Thinks You’re a Fool|Daniel Gross|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We should insist that the public interest be fully served through the public's airwaves.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
The airwaves are a public trust, and broadcasters also have to help us in this effort to strengthen our democracy.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
Interestingly enough, they reach huge audiences by using the rent free public airwaves.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for airwaves

airwaves

/ (ˈɛəˌweɪvz) /

pl n

informal radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting

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