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

Carter Broadcast still has that AM channel airing gospel music, and has broadcasts on several other local channels, including 106.1 FM, and RNB 106.9 FM. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025

At the time of the documentary’s airing, both Buckingham Palace and a spokesperson for Andrew declined to comment. —Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate 100 years of music history Wednesday night with a three-hour special airing live on NBC. —Adam Tamburin, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025

Pricing increases accounted for much of the big swing, as the 139% boost in dollar volume far outpaced the 37% lift in commercial airings. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 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