airing
Americannoun
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an exposure to the air, as for drying.
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a public discussion or disclosure, as of ideas, proposals, or facts.
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a walk, drive, exercise period, etc., in the open air, especially to promote health.
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the act of broadcasting on radio or television.
The new comedy program will have its first airing this Friday night.
noun
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exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation
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( as modifier )
airing cupboard
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an excursion in the open air
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exposure to public debate
Etymology
Origin of airing
Example Sentences
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Airing on Asian Network every Thursday, the weekly show will focus on domestic artists, unlike the station's existing, more global, chart.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024
Airing his family’s dirty laundry is a mistake.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2023
It's also a practical holiday that offers, among other release valves, a controlled forum for unburdening oneself of resentments, the Airing of Grievances.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022
Airing on HBO a little more than a year after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, “Escape From Kabul” presents a detailed account of the chaotic evacuation at the Kabul airport in August 2021.
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2022
For, tho’ ’tis Summer, the Linnen may want Airing, and there may be some ugly cold Vapours about the Room, which a good Fire will draw away.
From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Summers, Montague
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