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airing

Syllabification: (air·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈe(ə)riNG/
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Definition of airing

noun

[in singular]
  • 1an exposure to warm or fresh air, for the purpose of ventilating or removing dampness from something:somebody had given the place a thorough airing
  • a walk or outing to take air or exercise:taking the baby out for an airing
  • 2a public expression of an opinion or subject:these are ideas I feel might be worth an airing
  • a transmission of a television or radio program.

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