on the air

phrase

variants or less commonly on air

of a radio or television station, program, etc.

: broadcasting or being broadcast

The interview will be on the air tomorrow.

an interview being shown on air

Examples of on the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keeping that series on the air, let alone growing its audience over time, can be a daunting task. — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

But the show was on the air for only eight months before it was canceled earlier this year; the station cited difficulty selling ads. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

In her absence, husband and cohost Mark Consuelos revealed on the air that his wife was in extreme pain. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Pilots describe a high-stakes race in the skies of Los Angeles, with the TV stations battling to get breaking news on the air first. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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