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Definition of airplay
airplay
/ˈɛrˌpleɪ/
air · play
airplay Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The broadcasting of a musical recording on the radio or television, or the frequency with which it is played.
Example
"The indie band's debut single gained significant airplay on college radio stations across the country."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airplay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airplay