airwaves
/ˈɛɹwˌeɪvz/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.98 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.
noun
Example Sentences
- "Our goal has always been to work as allies with women who do not have access to the mainstream airwaves. We have tried to provide a forum where women could speak for themselves about the issues that concern them."
- "‘Ham’ amateur radio operators in Tiantongyuan, a community in northern Beijing, are using the airwaves to search for an elderly mum who has been missing for over a week."
- "On Tuesday, Nigel took to the airwaves to say that if the eventual choice was between May’s deal or remain, he wouldn’t campaign or vote – a threat arguably without bite for at least 48% of the country."