Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

airtime

/ˈɛɹtˌaɪm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: air-time
IPA: /ˈɛɹtˌaɪm/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The duration spent talking during a conversation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The period of freefall after jumping.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?"
"Let them know you’re looking to create a loosely held balance of air time and want to hear from everyone."
"And all sorts of people who have traditionally been excluded are now being let in and given a voice, and they're pushing you out and reducing your airtime, and threatening your privilege, […]"

Etymology

From air + time.

Usage

Inflected Forms

airtimes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

airspace

Questions

How do you pronounce airtime?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛɹtˌaɪm/.
What does airtime mean?: The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.
Where does airtime come from?: From air + time.

How to pronounce airtime

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