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Definition of airtime

airtime

/ˈɛrˌtaɪm/
air · time

Plural:airtimes
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• noun

1

The amount of time allotted to a particular subject, person, or advertisement on a radio or television broadcast.

Example

"The documentary received significant airtime on national television, sparking a widespread public debate."


2

The scheduled time at which a radio or television program is broadcast.

Example

"The evening news was moved to a later airtime to accommodate the live sports championship."


3

The total amount of time spent connected to a wireless cellular network during mobile phone calls, often used as a unit of billing.

Example

"Before leaving for the trip, she purchased a prepaid card to add extra airtime to her mobile phone."


4

The duration of time that an athlete, vehicle, or roller coaster rider spends suspended in the air or experiencing weightlessness during a jump or drop.

Example

"The snowboarder achieved impressive airtime off the final ramp, completing two full rotations before landing."

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