airplay

noun

air·​play ˈer-ˌplā How to pronounce airplay (audio)
: the playing of a musical recording on the air by a radio station
a song getting a lot of airplay

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Rhythmic-format airplay is the draw for anyone weathering flak for collaborating with him. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025 The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025 Childers doesn’t get much country airplay but that hasn’t stopped the Grammys from recognizing him in this category. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025 That latter list includes purchases, streams, and radio airplay, while the former looks only at sales, as its name suggests. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airplay

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of airplay was in 1942

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“Airplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airplay. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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