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airwaves

[ air-weyvz ]

plural noun

  1. the media of radio and television broadcasting:

    The airwaves were filled with news flashes about the crisis.



airwaves

/ ˈɛəˌɱɪ /

plural noun

  1. informal.
    radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of airwaves1

1895–1900, for earlier sense; air 1 + waves (plural of wave )
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Example Sentences

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“It puts a smile on my face knowing I’ll be back on the airwaves with you very soon,” he said.

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Congress established the FCC in 1934 as an independent regulator of phone service and spectrum — airwaves used by broadcasters.

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Myers also explained to the outlet why he chose to return to the airwaves and take on the role of another Canadian-American.

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They aimed to ensure his story doesn't slip through the cracks amid the barrage of enforcement actions flooding the system and the airwaves since President Donald Trump took office.

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The rollercoaster ride of US tariff policy has dominated the headlines and airwaves in the last few weeks.

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