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Airwaves

Definition:

Airwaves refer to the medium through which radio and television signals are broadcasted or transmitted.

Senses:

• As a noun, airwaves can refer to the frequency range or band of radio and television signals.
• It can also refer to the radio or television broadcasting industry as a whole.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, airwaves often indicate the current audible or visible range of radio or television stations.

Sample Sentence 1: Tune in to your favorite radio station and listen to your favorite songs on the airwaves.

Sample Sentence 2: The new television show is making waves on the airwaves and gaining a lot of viewers.

Local Usage:

In local usage, airwaves can specifically refer to the range of broadcast stations available in a particular area.

Sample Sentence 1: Living in the rural countryside, we only had a few airwaves to choose from.

Sample Sentence 2: The sports event was broadcasted on the local airwaves, allowing everyone in the community to follow the game.

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