airwaves

plural-noun
UK: /ˈeəˌweɪvz/
US: /ˈerˌweɪvz/

  1. The radio frequencies used for broadcasting.

    1. The message was sent over the airwaves. [ ] [ ]
    2. Competition for space on the airwaves is increasingly fierce as more stations appear. [ ] [ ]

  2. The medium through which radio or television signals are transmitted.

    1. The president addressed the nation on the airwaves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal dominated the airwaves for weeks, impacting the network's ratings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

radio spectrum

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "airwaves" in English means: The radio frequencies used for broadcasting., The medium through which radio or television signals are transmitted..

The phonetic transcription of "airwaves" is /ˈeəˌweɪvz/ in British English and /ˈerˌweɪvz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "airwaves": radio, spectrum.

Example usage of "airwaves": "The message was sent over the airwaves.". More examples on the page.