airwaves
2 synonyms for airwaves, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Radio frequencies used for broadcasting, or radio and television broadcasting in general.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
airwave
How to use airwaves
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dominate the airwaves
flood the airwaves
over the airwaves
Almost always used in the plural, and mostly in media or journalism contexts rather than technical ones.
Frequently asked questions
What does “airwaves” mean?
The word “airwaves” means radio frequencies used for broadcasting, or radio and television broadcasting in general. In plain terms, a general way of referring to radio and TV broadcasts, as if they travel on "waves" through the air.
How do you use “airwaves” in a sentence?
Here is “airwaves” used in a sentence: “The scandal dominated the airwaves for weeks.”
What part of speech is “airwaves”?
“Airwaves” is a noun.
