airing

noun

air·​ing ˈer-iŋ 

1

: exposure to air or heat for drying or freshening

give the room an airing

2

: exposure to or exercise in the open air especially to promote health or fitness

3

: exposure to public view or notice

4

: a radio or television broadcast

Examples of airing in a Sentence

A full airing of the issue is scheduled.

Recent Examples on the Web

In a preview of the sit-down, teased on Wednesday, July 22, ahead of its airing on Thursday, Gayle King asked Tenisha about her relationship with Pamela Warner, who now controls the family trust at the center of their legal dispute. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

The MeTV horror host Svengoolie has featured Cannon’s music and recently paid tribute to the singer with an airing of 1965’s Village of the Giants, which includes an acting performance by Cannon. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

At the bottom of the rankings sits former USMNT striker Jozy Altidore, who has suited up for a single Advil commercial, although that’s one more airing than the strangely absent Harry Kane. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Most stages get live TV airings on NBCSN, with streaming options via Peacock. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing airing

• airing cupboard

Rhymes for airing

• bearing
• blaring
• caring
• chairing
• charing
• daring
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring
• herring