airing

airing
/air"ing/, n.
1. an exposure to the air, as for drying.
2. a public discussion or disclosure, as of ideas, proposals, or facts.
3. a walk, drive, exercise period, etc., in the open air, esp. to promote health.
4. the act of broadcasting on radio or television: The new comedy program will have its first airing this Friday night.
[1600-10; AIR1 + -ING1]

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  • airing — [er′iŋ] n. 1. exposure to the air for drying, freshening, etc. 2. exposure to public knowledge [to give a scandal an airing] 3. a walk or ride outdoors …   English World dictionary

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  • airing — ► NOUN 1) an exposure to warm or fresh air. 2) a public expression of an opinion or discussion of a subject …   English terms dictionary

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