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.
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Each episode will be available on Hulu on Thursdays after its initial airing. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025 While this may take more time on the part of the leader, allowing private airing of concerns is more likely to result in richer conversation and better outcomes. Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The audience was up 42% from last year’s airing, which drew over 4 million viewers when including encore showings across the 13 networks that broadcast it, including MTV and other Paramount channels. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025 No information on specific dates or times for the TV airings was immediately available. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airing

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Sep. 2025.

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