noun
airtime
Airtime (noun) means the amount of time a program, segment, or advertisement is broadcast on radio or television. Example: “The band got a few minutes of airtime on the morning show.”
noun
1
The amount of time a program, segment, or advertisement is broadcast on radio or television.
"The band got a few minutes of airtime on the morning show."
"Local candidates bought airtime to run campaign ads before the election."
2
Paid usage minutes or credit on a mobile phone plan.
"She topped up her airtime before the long call."
How to use airtime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTime spent broadcast on TV or radio, or minutes/credit used on a phone.
Common pairings
buy airtime
get airtime
top up airtime
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Word forms
- Plural
- airtimes
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Etymology
From air + time, since radio and television broadcasts were traditionally described as going "on the air."
Rhymes for airtime
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What does “airtime” mean?
The word “airtime” means the amount of time a program, segment, or advertisement is broadcast on radio or television. In plain terms, time spent broadcast on TV or radio, or minutes/credit used on a phone.
How do you use “airtime” in a sentence?
Here is “airtime” used in a sentence: “The band got a few minutes of airtime on the morning show.”
What part of speech is “airtime”?
“Airtime” is a noun.
How many meanings does “airtime” have?
“Airtime” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount of time a program, segment, or advertisement is broadcast on radio or television.
