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airwaves

[ air-weyvz ]

/ ˈɛərˌweɪvz /

plural noun

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

Origin of airwaves

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

Words nearby airwaves

airt, airtight, airtime, airtsy-mairtsy, airwash, airwaves, airway, airwoman, airworthy, airy, airy disc

Example sentences from the Web for airwaves

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
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

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 Outrage |Marlow Stern |February 1, 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

British Dictionary definitions for airwaves

airwaves

/ (ˈɛəˌweɪvz) /

pl n

informal radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting