on-air

[ on-air, awn- ]

adjective

1. broadcasting:

   an announcer with five years of on-air experience.

Word History and Origins

Origin of on-air¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Talk Radio Network was the house that wingnuts built, with its on-air talent peddling radical views.

From The Daily Beast

We are now in day six of our on-air spring membership drive for WPNQ, and we really have to —politely!

From The Daily Beast

In a statement, RT said that Wahl's on-air defection was "nothing more than a self-promotional stunt."

From The Daily Beast

He even posted a link to an archived recording of his on-air chat with radio host John Zerzan.

From The Daily Beast

People around the city know and recognize him and call him by his on-air name, DJ Focus.

From The Daily Beast

"Some have, I believe," Anthony returned, with his well-put-on air of indifference.

From Project Gutenberg