airing

[air-ing]

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

/ ˈɛərɪŋ /

noun

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

   2. ( as modifier )

      airing cupboard

2. an excursion in the open air

3. exposure to public debate

Word History and Origins

Origin of airing¹

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

Example Sentences

Steyer painted his decision to leave the hedge fund he created in California as an example of his desire to give back to the state’s residents in an ad that will begin airing on Friday.

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Carr said he wanted to determine if the BBC provided either the video or audio of the spliced speech to any broadcaster "regulated by the FCC for airing in the US".

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Their catch-up turns into a rueful airing out of long-simmering resentments in a way that shakes Jay to his core, confirming some of his own worst suspicions about himself.

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‘California, the whole nation is counting on you,’ former President Obama says in a new television ad that began airing Tuesday across the state.

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It’s a spinoff of “The Neighborhood,” which is still airing on CBS and Paramount+ — Morgan will also guest star on a crossover episode.

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