noun

airwaves

Airwaves (noun) means radio frequencies used for broadcasting, or radio and television broadcasting in general. Example: “The scandal dominated the airwaves for weeks.”

noun

Radio frequencies used for broadcasting, or radio and television broadcasting in general.

"The scandal dominated the airwaves for weeks."

"Pirate stations once flooded the airwaves with unlicensed broadcasts."

How to Use Airwaves

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA general way of referring to radio and TV broadcasts, as if they travel on "waves" through the air.

When to use it

Almost always used in the plural, and mostly in media or journalism contexts rather than technical ones.

Common pairings

dominate the airwaves flood the airwaves over the airwaves

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Rhymes for airwaves

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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.