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airing

American  
[air-ing] / ˈɛər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. an exposure to the air, as for drying.

  2. a public discussion or disclosure, as of ideas, proposals, or facts.

  3. a walk, drive, exercise period, etc., in the open air, especially to promote health.

  4. the act of broadcasting on radio or television.

    The new comedy program will have its first airing this Friday night.


airing British  
/ ˈɛərɪŋ /

noun

    1. exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation

    2. ( as modifier )

      airing cupboard

  1. an excursion in the open air

  2. exposure to public debate

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of airing

First recorded in 1600–10; air 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Yang's final episode, airing on Saturday night, will be hosted by Ariana Grande, one of the stars of the film Wicked: For Good.

From BBC

The Oscars have been airing live on Walt Disney’s ABC network since the 1970s.

From Barron's

The video platform struck a multiyear deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will run the Hollywood awards show from 2029 through 2033, after decades airing on Disney’s ABC.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others insisted Salah was in the wrong for airing his grievances in public.

From BBC

If time, location or affordability are keeping you from seeing the ballet this December, the English National Ballet’s lavish and bold new production of “Nutcracker,” airing Tuesday at 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times