- present participle of air.
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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Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch's death.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Texans have mobilized across the state to oppose the new developments, airing concerns that the facilities will drain local water supplies, drive up electric bills and cause noise, light and air pollution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
As for their Pennsylvania property, the couple snapped that up for just $225,000 in 1983, shortly before “The Cosby Show” began airing.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
This year, it raised $15 million from investors and began airing select matches on CNBC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Could he arrange for cleanup and an airing?
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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