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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“The sleeper pick here is Richard Gadd, who benefits from his show airing later in the cycle,” says Trey Mangum.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The competition features no Irish entrant and national broadcaster RTÉ will not be showing events from Austria, airing a Eurovision-themed episode of sitcom Father Ted instead.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Residents in Patagonia know how to protect themselves from the virus, which they refer to as "the hanta," by airing out sheds and cleaning areas with bleach.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
New hiring initiatives have included offering up to $75,000 recruitment bonuses and airing a Super Bowl ad that reportedly cost around $2 million and was made by the action-film director Michael Bay.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
I catch a glimpse of myself on the television screen on the wall that's airing my arrival live and feel gratified that I appear almost bored.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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