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An exposure to warm or fresh air, for the purpose of ventilating or removing dampness from something
“Apparently, the covenants of our homeowners association forbid the airing of laundry outside.”
A walk or outing to take air or exercise
“Two big, beautiful dogs that look like Siberian blood-hounds, and which are owned by somebody who lives in lower Fifth-avenue, have been in the habit of taking an airing every afternoon this Summer in and around Washington-square.”
A transmission of a television or radio programme
“Even the smallest of the ITV stations at times tried hard to get an airing for some of the special programmes that they had made.”
A public expression of an opinion or subject
“The subject of money rarely gets an airing.”
A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair
The spreading or dissemination of information
A radio or television program or transmission
The act of presenting or submitting a formal or official document
Present participle for to ventilate or allow air into
“Open all the windows to air the stuffy rooms.”
Present participle for to express an opinion or statement publicly
“Many are afraid to air their grievances publicly for fear of backlash.”
Present participle for to broadcast through media
“The network has agreed to air promotions touting the new attraction.”
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