air·ing

air·ing
/ˈerıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
: an occurrence in which something is aired: such as
a [singular] : an occurrence in which something (such as an idea) is made known to many people so that it can be discussed

His ideas deserve an airing. [=his ideas deserve to be aired]

A full airing of the issue is scheduled.

b [count] : an occurrence in which a radio or television program is broadcast

The series had its first airing [=the series was first aired/broadcast] on a local channel.

the airing [=broadcast] of a presidential debate

c [count] : an occurrence in which fresh air is allowed to fill a place or to surround something

give the room an airing [=air the room] by opening the windows


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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