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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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Married at First Sight UK usually starts airing in September, but the new series was put on hold following the revelations in the Panorama.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The declining support comes after an onslaught of money spent opposing Proposition 40, including a torrent of television and social media ads airing everywhere from NFL games to “Everybody Loves Raymond” reruns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Sources have told BBC Sport that the pair spoke privately at the club's training ground on Tuesday, with the talks aimed at airing issues.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Brock’s “Writing for a Reason” began airing that September, with 1,400 students enrolled through local community colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ifemelu stood by the window while Aunty Uju sat at the table drinking orange juice and airing her grievances like jewels.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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