over-the-air

[ oh-ver-thee-air ]

adjective

, Radio and Television.

1. of or relating to any means of broadcast transmission.

Word History and Origins

Origin of over-the-air¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Another issue that was resolved was access to Fisker’s cloud server for over-the-air software updates the Ocean must receive to operate.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ducks, for instance, are offering a free streaming option as well as 65 free, over-the-air games on Channel 11 or Channel 13.

From Los Angeles Times

Viewers can access ABC signals through a digital over-the-air antenna.

From Los Angeles Times

The deal announced Tuesday is the latest by a major league sports team to put local telecasts on a free over-the-air channel that consumers can watch with a TV antenna.

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The reach of over-the-air TV was clearly a factor in the NBA’s decision to award its new TV contracts to NBCUniversal and the Walt Disney Co., which both have broadcast stations in their portfolio, while making Amazon Prime Video its primary streaming platform.

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