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

One of Musk’s advisors reached out in August over the billionaire’s concerns in the Texas Senate race, and Musk began working with SLF and another PAC to get Paxton on the air. — Casey Murray, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026

In a region win against a squad that featured one of the top 100 prospects in the country in Winder-Barrow defensive back Giovanni Tuggle, Robinson went for 100 yards — 48 on the ground, 52 on the air, with eight catches. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

In some cases, the group has been the only one on the air criticizing Democratic candidates. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Last week, Dana Walden, Disney’s chief creative officer, discussed at a conference some of the challenges the company faces in trying to keep late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on the air as viewers migrate away from watching his show in linear fashion. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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