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

He was a staple of Sydney airwaves on local station 2GB for decades, also hosting a commentary show on Sky News Australia before he retired from full time work in 2020 citing health issues.

From BBC

The rule applies only to broadcasters who use the public airwaves.

From Los Angeles Times

The crypto industry has spent 2024 flooding the airwaves with advertising, sending a clear signal to politicians that they could be ousted if they don’t support more crypto-friendly laws in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

Underscoring and helping to drive the Yankees’ domination on retail shelves and airwaves has been the proliferation of the team’s iconic logo in the cultural zeitgeist, from Jay-Z’s ball cap to a partnership with Gucci.

From Los Angeles Times

But even if this strategy fails another time for Republicans, there's every reason to be worried about the long-term impacts of blanketing the airwaves with such hateful rhetoric.

From Salon