airtime
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🇺🇸
/ˈɛrˌtaɪm/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌtaɪm/
broadcast duration
Etymology
'airtime' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'time', where 'air' refers to the medium of radio or television broadcast and 'time' refers to the duration.
'airtime' was first used in the context of radio broadcasting in the early 20th century and has since expanded to include television and mobile phone usage.
Initially, it meant 'the time a radio broadcast is on air', but over time it evolved to include television and mobile phone contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount of time during which a broadcast is transmitted on radio or television.
The show received a lot of airtime during the prime slot.
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Noun 2
the amount of time a person is given to speak on a broadcast.
The politician was given ample airtime to express his views.
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Last updated: 2025/06/09 02:22