airing
pronunciation
How to pronounce airing in British English:
UK [ˈeərɪŋ]
How to pronounce airing in American English:
US [ˈerɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
- a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
- the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
Word Origin
- airing (n.)
- "action of exposing to air," c. 1600, from present participle of air (v.). Meaning "display, public exposure is from 1870.
Example
- 1. Don 't wear the same pair of shoes over long periods ; they should get a regular 24-hour airing .
- 2. The airing of the movie stunned viewers and raised hopes that china is loosening censorship .
- 3. They agreed to refrain from publicly airing their differences .
- 4. I was walking by a tv the other day and cnn was on , airing a hearing of what seemed to be a banking committee in congress debating whether to release more bailout money .
- 5. Some of his greatest hits have received another airing .