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

On linear television, the series is up +62% among adults 18-49, +26% among adults 25-54 and +30% in total viewers, with P2+ viewing across VOD platforms rising +44% within seven days of airing. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 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

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, July 5, 2026. — ABC News, 3 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