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  • present participle of air.
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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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Airing a Super Bowl commercial is no easy feat.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Airing criticism of the country’s response has become even more fraught than in previous conflicts, some journalists and press advocates said.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2023

Airing an effective television advertising campaign, which can cost millions of dollars per week in the Los Angeles market alone, is essential for any statewide campaign courting the Golden State’s 22 million registered voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 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

Once beheld she gives the key Airing every doorway, she.

From Poems — Volume 2 by Meredith, George

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