airing

USAIR-ing/ˈɛəɹɪŋ/

5 meanings of airing

1
nouncountable
A short time spent letting fresh or warm air reach something.
Like hanging a wet towel outside so the wind can dry it.
The blankets need a good airing after months in storage.
She gave the musty room an airing by opening every window.
2
nouncountable
The showing of a TV or radio program to the public.
Like the first day a new movie plays in theaters.
The show's first airing drew millions of viewers.
We missed the early airing but caught the repeat.
Similarbroadcast, showing, screening, transmission
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3
nouncountable
A public chance to share an opinion or talk about a subject.
Like finally getting to say out loud what you've kept inside.
The meeting gave residents an airing for their complaints.
Her grievances finally got a public airing at the town hall.
Similardiscussion, hearing, exposure
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4
verb
Present participle of air. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
He is airing the blankets in the morning sun.
We are airing the spare room before the guests arrive.
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Less common meaning

5
nounobsoletecountable
A short walk outdoors to get fresh air.
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airing is a form of air

air, verb: To show a program on TV or play it on radio, or to be shown or played there. Full entry

Forms: airairs he/she/itairing -ing formaired past tense, past participle
Spelling: air → airing: add -ing

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