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

Some news stations would run a warning for viewers before the ad would air, as well as explain the FCC law requiring its airing. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Luckily, both restaurants said yes and closed their restaurants to the public, even with the World Cup final airing that same day. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 9, 2026. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

For decades, the federal government has limited the total reach a single television broadcaster can have across the country, a cap intended to promote competition, encourage local programming and the airing of diverse viewpoints. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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