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.

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airing British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of airing

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

Example Sentences

If he really cares about the latter, he wouldn’t bar tenants in the city’s dilapidated public housing from airing complaints at his hearings on “rental ripoffs,” as the New York Post reported this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Colbert, the network didn’t just want to censor the content — it wanted to censor the censorship itself, informing him that he couldn’t even mention that he’d been prohibited from airing it.

From Salon

She continued: "It is no secret that Paramount, CBS's parent company, has regulatory matters before the government, but corporate interests cannot justify retreating from airing newsworthy content."

From BBC

Her first cookery book, How to Eat, was published in 1998, with Nigella Bites airing on Channel 4 the following year.

From BBC

Originally airing from 1998 to 2003, “Dawson’s Creek” was a seminal teen drama that followed four friends growing up in a small coastal town as they navigated their dreams, relationships and various coming-of-age milestones.

From Los Angeles Times

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