English Reference
Noun

airplay

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /ˈeəpleɪ/ air·play UK spelling airplays

n.the amount of time a radio or television station plays a specific song or show. You use this word when talking about how much a track is heard by the public.

n.the amount of time a specific song or programme is broadcast on a radio or television station. Often used to describe the commercial success of a track based on its frequency of broadcast.


SIMPLE

The new single received a lot of airplay on local radio.

CONTEXTUAL

The band's latest album gained significant airplay after a popular DJ played it during a live concert.

COMPLEX

Despite limited marketing, the track achieved massive airplay across several regional stations, eventually charting in the top ten without any official promotion.


From air + play.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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