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airdate

|air-date|

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/ˈɛrˌdeɪt/

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/ˈeəˌdeɪt/

broadcast day

Etymology
Etymology Information

'airdate' originates from English, combining 'air' meaning 'to broadcast' and 'date' meaning 'a specific day.'

Historical Evolution

'airdate' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'air' and 'date' to describe the specific day a program is broadcast.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the day a program is broadcast,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the scheduled date on which a television or radio program is broadcast.

The airdate for the new series is set for next Monday.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/07 18:06