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airwave

airwave is the singular of airwaves.

Meaning of airwaves

Noun

airwaves pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Radio-frequency electromagnetic waves, usually used in the context of wireless communication; radio waves.
  2. (plural, plural-only) Radio or television broadcasts.
    • 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.1989 December 10, Melanie Berzon et al., “Boston Women's Community Radio To Break For 1990”, in Gay Community News, volume 17, number 22, page 4

Forms of airwave

pluralairwaves

Origin of airwave

From air + wave.

Questions about airwave

What is airwave the singular of?
Airwave is the singular of airwaves.

Words near airwave in the dictionary

  1. airward
  2. airwards
  3. airwars
  4. airwatt
  5. airwatts
  6. airwave
  7. airwaves
  8. airway
  9. airwaybill
  10. airwaybills
  11. airways

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