adjective
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aired
eh-uhd
Aired (adjective) means having been broadcast on television or radio. Example: “The episode aired last Tuesday night.”
adjective
1
Having been broadcast on television or radio.
"The episode aired last Tuesday night."
"The aired footage was repeated on the evening news bulletin."
"Fans wrote to the channel about the aired interview with the author."
2
Having been made known or spoken about publicly.
"Their disagreement was aired in front of the whole office."
How to use aired
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past tense of "air" — broadcast, or made public.
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What does “aired” mean?
The word “aired” means having been broadcast on television or radio. In plain terms, the past tense of "air" — broadcast, or made public.
How do you pronounce “aired”?
“Aired” is pronounced eh-uhd (/ɛɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “aired” in a sentence?
Here is “aired” used in a sentence: “The episode aired last Tuesday night.”
What part of speech is “aired”?
“Aired” is an adjective.
Is “aired” a common word?
“Aired” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “aired” have?
“Aired” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having been broadcast on television or radio.
What is the difference between "aired" and "broadcast"?
"Aired" specifically describes something that has been transmitted on television or radio. "Broadcast" can serve as a close synonym in this context but also functions more broadly to describe any wide transmission of information.
What does it mean when a problem or grievance is "aired"?
In this sense, "aired" means the issue was made known or discussed publicly, as in "grievances were aired at the meeting," rather than referring to broadcast media at all.
Is "aired" only used to describe television programs?
No. While it commonly describes TV or radio broadcasts, "aired" also applies more figuratively to opinions, disputes, or complaints being voiced publicly.
