airing
7 synonyms for airing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A broadcast of a television or radio programme.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use airing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
first airing
an airing of views
Etymology
From air (“substance constituting Earth’s atmosphere”, noun) and air (“to bring (something) into contact with the air; to let fresh air into (a place); to make public (an opinion, etc.); to broadcast (something)”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming nouns or noun-like terms from verbs, denoting acts of doing something, action...
Full origin of airing →Frequently asked questions
What does “airing” mean?
The word “airing” means a broadcast of a television or radio programme. In plain terms, a broadcast, a spell of fresh air for something, or a public discussion of an issue.
How do you pronounce “airing”?
“Airing” is pronounced EH-uh-rihng (/ˈɛɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “airing” in a sentence?
Here is “airing” used in a sentence: “The show's first airing drew millions of viewers.”
What part of speech is “airing”?
“Airing” is a noun.
Is “airing” a common word?
“Airing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “airing” have?
“Airing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a broadcast of a television or radio programme.
What is the difference between airing and broadcasting?
"Airing" refers to a particular instance of a program being shown or transmitted, such as "the show's first airing," while "broadcasting" describes the general activity or industry of transmitting radio or television content. "Airing" is more specific to a single occurrence.
What is a common collocation with airing, as in 'airing of grievances'?
"Airing" frequently combines with "grievances," "views," or "concerns" to describe publicly expressing complaints or opinions, as in "an airing of grievances" during a meeting or dispute.
Is 'airing' the same as 'ventilating' a room?
Yes, in the sense of exposing something to fresh air, "airing" a room means the same as ventilating it or letting fresh air circulate through it, as in "airing out the house."
