airwaves
[air-weyvz]
- the media of radio and television broadcasting: The airwaves were filled with news flashes about the crisis.
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Origin of airwaves
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Contemporary Examples
As a prolific and early entry in the cannon of television drama, The Twilight Zone never fully disappeared from the airwaves.
All airwaves our ours to let you use wisely, including the internet.
With none of his opponents on the airwaves, Wolf has shot to a massive lead for the May 20 primary.
By the time a show on a hot financial or investing topic hits the airwaves, the phenomenon is usually over.
Jackson was also blamed for widespread censorship on the airwaves, which went all-out in banning any sort of nudity or profanity.
Super Bowl’s ‘Nipplegate’ Fiasco 10 Years Later: The Pop Diva, the Boob, and the OutrageMarlow Stern
February 1, 2014
Historical Examples
We should insist that the public interest be fully served through the public's airwaves.
The airwaves are a public trust, and broadcasters also have to help us in this effort to strengthen our democracy.
airwaves
- informal radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting
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