On-air

Alternative forms

• on air

Origin

Derived from early use of radio, literally sending the transmission on the air waves

Full definition of on-air

Adjective

1. Broadcast (as opposed to recorded).

Adverb

1. Actually broadcasting on a radio or television station (as opposed to just recording for later transmission).He didn't realise he had made his remarks on-air.

Anagrams

• noria, oiran, raion