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

Daily sales surpassed the company’s previous record day within an hour of the episode airing, notes the spokesperson. —Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025

Hartford Courant Most Popular Most Popular Legendary ’60s rock ‘n’ roll band with CT ties gets its due in documentary airing on public TV CT hospital system loses 15 doctors amid management change. —Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025

The total breakdown of trust and the hostility between the co-founders and trustees and Sophie has led to her airing accusations of bullying and harassment against him. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, March 30. —ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing airing

• airing cupboard

Rhymes for airing

• bearing
• blaring
• caring
• chairing
• charing
• daring
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring
• herring