airing

[ˈɛərɪŋ]

airing Definition

• 1. the act of exposing something to air, especially to dry or freshen it
• 2. a broadcast of a television or radio program

Using airing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm giving the blankets an airing before putting them away.

• Example

  The new episode of the show will have its first airing tonight.

• Example

  The radio station announced the airing of a special program on Christmas day.

airing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airing

• ventilation
• drying
• broadcast
• show
• program

Phrases with airing

• get an airing

  to be given an opportunity to be discussed or presented in public

  Example

  The new book got a good airing on the talk show.

• give something an airing

  to present or discuss something in public

  Example

  The company gave their new product an airing at the trade show.

• take the air

  to go outside for a walk or to get fresh air

  Example

  After being inside all day, I decided to take the air and go for a walk.

Origins of airing

from Old English 'ær', meaning 'air'

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Summary: airing in Brief

The term 'airing' [ˈɛərɪŋ] has two main meanings. The first refers to the act of exposing something to air, often to dry or freshen it. The second refers to a broadcast of a television or radio program. Examples of 'airing' include giving blankets an airing and announcing the airing of a special program. Phrases like 'get an airing' and 'give something an airing' denote presenting or discussing something in public.