airing

noun

air·​ing ˈer-iŋ 

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

Examples of airing in a Sentence

A full airing of the issue is scheduled.

Recent Examples on the Web

The American Express event begins with a 7:30 p.m. ET pre-show, which is separate from the The Tony Awards: Act One pre-show airing on Pluto TV that features some of the creative and honorary awards. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024

A week before airing, on the second day, the dog bit a child in the face. —Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing airing

• airing cupboard