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airwave

adjective air·wave \ ˈer-ˌwāv \

Definition of airwave

: of, created for, or heard on the airwaves

First Known Use of airwave

1944

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airwave

noun air·wave \ ˈer-ˌwāv \

Definition of airwave for Students

: the radio waves used to broadcast radio and television programs —usually used in pl.

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