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Definition of airwave

airwave

/ˈɛərˌweɪv/
air · wave
Plural:airwaves
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airwave Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A radio frequency or electromagnetic wave used to transmit radio and television broadcasts to the public (usually used in the plural, 'the airwaves').

Example

"The new hit song dominated the local radio airwaves throughout the entire summer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the plural form ('the airwaves') to refer collectively to the medium of radio and television broadcasting.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airwave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airwave
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