airtime

English

noun
Definitions
  • The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.
  • The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
  • The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness.

Etymology

Compound from English air + English time.

Origin

English

time

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