Airwaves Meaning in English

word · lemma: airwave

US

ˈɛɹˌweɪvz

AIR-wayvz

UK

ˈeəweɪvz

AIR-wayvz

Definition

The invisible channels through which radio or television signals travel through the air; often used to refer to radio, TV, or broadcast media in general.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in journalism, broadcasting, and media discussions; often in 'on/off the airwaves' or 'hit the airwaves'. Refers to the medium, not the content. Rarely used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: ondas de radio
• Portuguese (BR): ondas de rádio
• Portuguese (PT): ondas de rádio
• Chinese (Simplified): 无线电波
• Chinese (Traditional): 無線電波
• Hindi: रेडियो तरंगें
• Arabic: موجات الأثير
• Bengali: বাতাসের তরঙ্গ - সম্প্রচার মাধ্যম
• Russian: эфир - радиоволны
• Japanese: 電波
• Vietnamese: sóng phát thanh - sóng truyền hình
• Korean: 전파 - 방송 매체
• Turkish: hava dalgaları - yayın (medya)
• Urdu: ہوائی لہریں - نشریاتی میڈیا
• Indonesian: gelombang udara - siaran

Example Sentences

The music is playing on the airwaves right now.

basic

The president spoke to the nation over the airwaves.

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The radio station sends news across the airwaves.

basic

New artists hope their songs will hit the airwaves soon.

natural

That crazy commercial is all over the airwaves these days.

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After years off the airwaves, the show finally returns next week.

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