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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


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US District Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the administration from creating or airing such ads for 14 days.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

“The Traitors: New Blood,” Cumming’s fifth season as host, is airing Thursdays on NBC, and he’s already filming Season 6, set for early 2027.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Canadian mockumentary series first began airing in 2001 before ending in 2007, but was later revived by Netflix.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Extreme Makeover” had also been airing since 2002, showing ordinary men and women undergoing plastic surgery, receiving style makeovers and adopting fitness routines.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

I found a station airing a news report.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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