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

Much of the scrutiny has focused on the air conditioning systems atop many large buildings, which can release water vapor carrying the bacteria. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

The incident reportedly took place around 9 AM after Melvin was on the air with Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer, and Roker. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026

Bob Myers, the president of the Philadelphia 76ers’ ownership group (Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment), went went on Paul’s podcast and made his sales pitch on the air. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

While she hasn’t been featured in recent years, Brianna had an integral part in the first decade RHOC was on the air. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

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