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

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, April 20, 2025. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025

One week after Morgan Wallen abruptly left the show near its ending after serving as the musical guest on the March 29 episode, the late-night comedy sketch series poked fun at the moment twice during its April 5 airing. —Nicholas Rice, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Chaney says he’s been coordinating events under The Wire Reunion banner since the show’s original airing. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025

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

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