airtime

Etymology

air + time

noun

  1. The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.
    Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?
  2. (by extension) The duration spent talking during a conversation.
    Let them know you’re looking to create a loosely held balance of air time and want to hear from everyone. 2017-05-17, “Critical to your team's culture: Equal air time”, in SmartBrief, retrieved 2021-09-15
  3. The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
  4. The period during which a person riding a rollercoaster or similar ride experiences a feeling of weightlessness.

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