Overview of noun airing

The noun airing has 3 senses

• dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreading -- (the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate)


• airing -- (a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing")


• ventilation, airing -- (the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air)

Overview of verb air

The verb air has 6 senses

• air out, air, aerate -- (expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers")


• air -- (be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.")


• air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit -- (broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song")


• publicize, publicise, air, bare -- (make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare")


• air -- (expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen")


• vent, ventilate, air out, air -- (expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms")