airing

noun

air·​ing ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce airing (audio)
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 Matches will air on Paramount+, with some airing on the CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024 As well as books from a couple of renowned athletes, including Andre Agassi’s much-talked about airing of tennis grievances and Megan Rapinoe’s empowering call to action. Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 July 2024 The airing is part of a license deal between CJ ENM and The CW. KCON, a festival devoted to all things K-Pop and its fans, takes place from July 26 to July 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 July 2024 When taking into account the red carpet live show and the encore airing of the ceremony, the BET Awards’ viewership grew to 4.3M viewers. Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for airing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of airing was in 1587

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“Airing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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