airtime Definition
- 1the amount of time that is allowed or available for a radio or television advertisement, program, or station identification
- 2the amount of time that is allowed or available for a mobile phone call
Using airtime: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airtime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company bought a lot of airtime during the Super Bowl.
Example
I need to buy more airtime for my phone.
Example
The radio station has limited airtime for local bands.
airtime Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for airtime
- broadcast time
- screen time
- talk time
Phrases with airtime
the time period when the largest number of people are watching television or listening to the radio
Example
The show airs during prime time on Friday nights.
dead air
a period of silence on a radio or television broadcast
Example
The DJ accidentally left dead air for a few seconds before playing the next song.
Example
The news anchor is on the air right now.
Summary: airtime in Brief
'Airtime' [ˈɛərtaɪm] refers to the amount of time allowed or available for a radio or television advertisement, program, or station identification, or for a mobile phone call. It can be bought or limited, as in 'The company bought a lot of airtime during the Super Bowl' or 'The radio station has limited airtime for local bands.' Phrases like 'prime time' and 'dead air' relate to broadcasting, while 'on the air' means broadcasting live on radio or television.
