airing

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noun

air·​ing ˈer-iŋ How to pronounce airing (audio)
Synonyms of airingnext
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

airing

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present participle of air entry 2

Examples of airing in a Sentence

Noun A full airing of the issue is scheduled.
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Following the airing of that episode, Mady made a rare statement via her Instagram Story, taking a strong stance against her brother. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 Disney continues to broaden the viewing options for its airing of Super Bowl LXI, the first gridiron classic the company has had under its purview in about two decades. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Greaves kept his cameras rolling, catching legends affectionately reminiscing, airing grudges, grousing about the next generation and, occasionally, demanding credit where credit is due. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 But despite these regular airings, the origin of the mysterious Jardine Star Brooch has remained tantalizingly unexplained for decades. — Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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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