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.
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The visit wasn't previously announced and an official familiar with Harris' planning only officially confirmed it for reporters traveling with the vice president moments before the live airing began.
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CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
In its third airing last night and second in its regular Thursday 9 p.m. slot, Matlock drew 6.479 million viewers in Live+Same Day, per Nielsen, up 1.5% from last week.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
The data includes linear airings as well as on-demand streaming.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 27, 2024.
—ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
In its third airing last night and second in its regular Thursday 9 p.m. slot, Matlock drew 6.479 million viewers in Live+Same Day, per Nielsen, up 1.5% from last week.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
The data includes linear airings as well as on-demand streaming.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 27, 2024.
—ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Airing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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