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air⋅time

[air-tahym]
–noun
1. the particular time that a program is broadcast or scheduled for broadcast: The airtime for the newscast is 10 p.m.
2. the time during which a broadcast takes place: The airtime for the new show is from 10 to 10:30 p.m.
3. a block of such time sold by a radio or television station to an advertiser, allotted to a political candidate, etc.: The company bought three minutes of airtime.
Also, air time.


Origin:
1940–45; air 1 + time
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air·time   (âr'tīm')   
n.  
  1. The time during which a radio or television station is broadcasting. Also called airspace.

  2. The time at which a radio or television program is broadcast.

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