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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Networks have been cautious about any airing of a public death, issuing viewer advisories or having general policies against airing the moment of death. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 At the conclusion of the film, Boyle will return to the stage and join yours truly for an hourlong career-retrospective conversation that will be recorded for subsequent airing on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Beyond its live airing on ABC and Disney+, the special can be seen starting the following day on Hulu. — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Following the taxpayer money AdImpact’s analysis for CNN found 2,766 total ad airings between September 23 and 29. — Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 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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