airtime means the duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
Etymology
From air + time.
noun
- The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.“Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?”
- The duration spent talking during a conversation.“Let them know you’re looking to create a loosely held balance of air time and want to hear from everyone.”
- The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
- The period of freefall after jumping.
- The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness.
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