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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishTime spent broadcast on TV or radio, or minutes/credit used on a phone.

Common pairings

buy airtime get airtime top up airtime

Word forms

airtimes plural

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Etymology

From air + time, since radio and television broadcasts were traditionally described as going "on the air."

Rhymes for airtime

time dime mime lime crime anime grime prime chime slime regime runtime

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Frequently asked questions

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.