airwaves

[ air-weyvz ]

plural noun

1. the media of radio and television broadcasting:

   The airwaves were filled with news flashes about the crisis.

airwaves

/ ˈɛəˌweɪvz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting

Word History and Origins

Origin of airwaves¹

1895–1900, for earlier sense; air ¹ + waves (plural of wave )

Example Sentences

As a prolific and early entry in the cannon of television drama, The Twilight Zone never fully disappeared from the airwaves.

From The Daily Beast

This was, after all, a time when heavy bass and kick drums dominated the mainstream R&B airwaves.

From The Daily Beast

All airwaves our ours to let you use wisely, including the internet.

From The Daily Beast

With none of his opponents on the airwaves, Wolf has shot to a massive lead for the May 20 primary.

From The Daily Beast

By the time a show on a hot financial or investing topic hits the airwaves, the phenomenon is usually over.

From The Daily Beast

We should insist that the public interest be fully served through the public's airwaves.

From Project Gutenberg

The airwaves are a public trust, and broadcasters also have to help us in this effort to strengthen our democracy.

From Project Gutenberg

Interestingly enough, they reach huge audiences by using the rent free public airwaves.

From Project Gutenberg