airplay

noun

air·​play ˈer-ˌplā 

: the playing of a musical recording on the air by a radio station

a song getting a lot of airplay

Examples of airplay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two songs from No Hay Ángeles Aquí arrive on Hot Latin Songs — which measures airplay, streams and sales in its formula. — Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

The single began receiving local airplay in the Boston-Cleveland-Pittsburgh markets, and within months had gone nationwide. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

In her early days, Lambert was the poster child for critical and commercial success, despite getting surprisingly low airplay. — Emily McCullar, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026

In a bright spot, country traditionalist Sierra Ferrell attracted more than 8,600, an impressive number given her lack of mainstream airplay. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above