airtime

/ˈɛrˌtaɪm/
noun
  1. The amount of time that a radio or television program or advertisement is broadcast.
    • The candidate bought airtime for a campaign ad during the evening news.
    • The station gave the charity event free airtime to promote their fundraiser.
    • The show's airtime changed from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. this season.
  2. The time during which a person speaks on a radio or television program, or the time available for such speaking.
    • The host tried to give everyone equal airtime during the debate.
    • The singer used her airtime to thank her fans and announce a new tour.
    • Each guest on the panel was given five minutes of airtime.
  3. The time during which a mobile phone or other device is in use for a call, or the amount of prepaid calling time available.
    • She ran out of airtime in the middle of an important conversation.
    • I need to buy more airtime for my prepaid phone.
    • The app uses airtime to make calls over the cellular network.
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