# airing

Pronunciation: US say "AIR-ing" /ˈɛəɹɪŋ/; UK

## Noun

1. A period of exposure to warm or fresh air, often to dry or freshen something.
   - Simple: A short time spent letting fresh or warm air reach something.
   - _The quilts got their first airing of spring on the clothesline._
   - _He took the tent out for an airing before the camping trip._
2. The broadcast of a television or radio program to the public.
   - Simple: The showing of a TV or radio program to the public.
   - _The documentary's airing sparked a national debate overnight._
   - _Network executives scheduled the finale's airing for prime time._
3. An occasion on which an opinion is voiced or a subject is discussed in public.
   - Simple: A public chance to share an opinion or talk about a subject.
   - _The scandal received a thorough airing in the weekend papers._
   - _Long-buried family tensions got an airing during the reunion._

## Verb

4. Present participle and gerund of air. — present participle and gerund of air
   - Simple: Present participle of air. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _The station is airing a new drama this fall._
   - _Airing your laundry outside saves energy on dry days._

## Noun

5. A short walk taken outdoors to enjoy or benefit from fresh air. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: A short walk outdoors to get fresh air.

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