Airtime

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted. countable, uncountable

    "Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?"

  2. 2
    The duration spent talking during a conversation. broadly, countable, uncountable

    "Let them know you’re looking to create a loosely held balance of air time and want to hear from everyone."

  3. 3
    The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The period of freefall after jumping. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness. countable, uncountable

Example

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"Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?"

Etymology

From air + time.

Related phrases

mobile phone

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