airing

[ air-ing ]

noun

1. an exposure to the air, as for drying.
2. a public discussion or disclosure, as of ideas, proposals, or facts.
3. a walk, drive, exercise period, etc., in the open air, especially to promote health.
4. the act of broadcasting on radio or television:

   The new comedy program will have its first airing this Friday night.

airing

/ ˈɛərɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation
   2. ( as modifier )

      airing cupboard

2. an excursion in the open air
3. exposure to public debate

Word History and Origins

Origin of airing¹

First recorded in 1600–10; air ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

After TSA notified residents in August of an impending 7% rent increase, nearly 40 tenants emailed letters protesting the rent spike and airing grievances, including malfunctioning fire alarms and elevator breakdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

But as founder of the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, Kennedy has for nearly two decades been airing debunked claims about jabs.

From BBC

When a sequel returns four years or less after its last airing, it typically has a 17% lower opening than the previous film, Gross said.

From Los Angeles Times

And in October, a judge overturned the health department's attempts to block a television station from airing an ad in support of Amendment 4.

From BBC

Fixating on the male voter does make sense in other quarters, like a controversial ad created by the Progress Action Fund now airing in swing states.

From Los Angeles Times

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