sustaining program

noun

A radio or television program that airs on a commercial station but does not have commercial sponsorship or advertising.

Meanings

nounsustaining program (plural sustaining programs)

plural sustaining programs · alternative Commonwealth sustaining programme

  1. USdatedbroadcastingA radio or television program that airs on a commercial station but does not have commercial sponsorship or advertising.
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