Meaning of the word airtime in English

What does airtime mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

airtime

US /ˈer.taɪm/
UK /ˈeə.taɪm/
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Noun

1.

the amount of time that a broadcast or advertisement is on the air

Example:
The politician was given free airtime to discuss his policies.
Advertisers pay a lot for prime-time airtime.
2.

the amount of time that a mobile phone can be used, paid for in advance

Example:
I need to top up my airtime before making a call.
She ran out of airtime in the middle of the conversation.