air wave

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Word: Air Wave

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An air wave is a sound wave that travels through the air. When you speak or make any sound, the vibrations in the air create these waves, which our ears can then pick up and interpret as sound.

Usage Instructions:

• "Air wave" is typically used in discussions about sound, music, communication, and broadcasting.
• It is a technical term often used in physics, acoustics, and audio engineering, but can also be found in everyday conversations about sound.

Example Sentence:

• "When you sing, your voice creates air waves that travel to the listener's ears."

Advanced Usage:

• In scientific contexts, you might encounter phrases like "frequency of the air wave," which refers to how many times the wave oscillates in a second, affecting the pitch of the sound.
• In the context of broadcasting, "air waves" can also refer to the medium through which radio or television signals are transmitted.

Word Variants:

• Airwave (noun): This can refer to the medium of radio and television broadcasting, often used in phrases like "catching the airwaves."
• Sound wave (noun): A more general term that includes all types of waves created by sound, not just those traveling through air.

Different Meanings:

• In a different context, "airwaves" (plural) can refer to the radio frequencies used for communication, such as in broadcasting radio shows or television programs.

Synonyms:

• Sound wave
• Acoustic wave

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "On the air": This means that a radio or television show is currently being broadcast.

  • Example: "The show is on the air every Saturday morning."

• "Catch the airwaves": This means to listen to or watch a broadcast.

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Noun

1. a sound wave that is transmitted via air