English edit

Etymology edit

air +‎ wave

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

airwave (plural airwaves)

  1. singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency".
    • 2008 December 23, Richard Sandomir, “On Old Cassette, Barber's Voice Brings to Life Game He Missed”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Vander Meer’s no-hitter at Ebbets Field on June 15 was a witness-only event, unheard on any airwave.