The airwaves is used to refer to the activity of broadcasting on radio and television. For example, if someone says something over the airwaves, they say it on the radio or television.
[journalism]
The election campaign has been fought not in street rallies but on the airwaves.
The song was banned from the airwaves.
2. plural noun
Airwaves are the radio waves which are used in radio and television broadcasting.
airwaves in British English
(ˈɛəˌweɪvz)
plural noun
informal
radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting
airwaves in American English
(ˈɛrˌweɪvz)
plural noun
the medium through which radio signals are transmitted
Examples of 'airwaves' in a sentence
airwaves
Too many politicians have filled the airwaves complaining that government has either been dragging its feet or following a hasty timetable.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
All sports people are sensitive when they're ready to go to a match - and then that hits the airwaves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She must have been feeling terrible when she hit the airwaves for her morning show yesterday.
The Sun (2006)
It includes a major radio campaign to counter the misinformation that currently fills the airwaves.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Charges of government mismanagement and failed reform are again filling the airwaves.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You can hear the song for yourself when it hits the airwaves on Monday.
The Sun (2010)
It fills the airwaves almost round the clock with programmes it should not be making and it fills its corridors with people it should not employ.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The Liberal Democrats filled the airwaves this week with promises to crack down on tax avoidance.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
airwaves
British English: airwaves NOUN
the airwavesThe airwaves is used to refer to the activity of broadcasting on radio and television.