college radio
Americannoun
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radio broadcasting from stations affiliated with a college or university, often at a frequency below 92 MHz FM.
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the usually eclectic or unconventional programming featured by such stations.
Example Sentences
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Like many hit albums then, “Boston” was the beneficiary of on-campus and in-car stereo systems, college radio stations and word of mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Born in New York City, Gambaccini started his career in media by presenting on college radio and working on Rolling Stone magazine.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
There, he befriended John Lennon and Yoko Ono, while coordinating interviews with college radio stations for Ono’s latest album, “Approximately Infinite Universe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
You also might have heard them on the radio if you lived within the transmission towers of a college radio station.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2025
Sean had WERS, the college radio station, on in his mom’s Prius as we left the burbs for the city.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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