1
: the time or any part of the time when a radio or television station is on the air
2
: the time at which a radio or television broadcast is scheduled to begin
Examples of airtime in a Sentence
The committee plans to buy radio airtime for the campaign ads.
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The company continues to focus on expanding its remittance and airtime services in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, aiming to increase its user base and revenue.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s true at various scales, from Snoop in New York to an indie band getting its first airtime on a Fortnite radio station.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
By Friday, the story had lost steam on cable news, with outlets including CNN and MSNBC focused on Trump’s latest attack against former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Fox News dedicating some airtime to the White House’s cleanup of Biden’s comments.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Blackpink’s four members get as much airtime as Gaga herself, their voices — sweet yet full of attitude — a perfect contrast to Gaga’s earthy tone.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
That’s true at various scales, from Snoop in New York to an indie band getting its first airtime on a Fortnite radio station.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
By Friday, the story had lost steam on cable news, with outlets including CNN and MSNBC focused on Trump’s latest attack against former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Fox News dedicating some airtime to the White House’s cleanup of Biden’s comments.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Blackpink’s four members get as much airtime as Gaga herself, their voices — sweet yet full of attitude — a perfect contrast to Gaga’s earthy tone.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Airtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airtime. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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