airing

/ˈɛrɪŋ/
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Other forms: airings

Definitions of airing
  1. noun
    the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
    synonyms: ventilation
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    type of:
    improvement
    the act of improving something
  2. noun
    the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
    synonyms: dissemination, public exposure, spreading
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    types:
    circulation
    the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
    extension, propagation
    the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
    type of:
    transmission
    communication by means of transmitted signals
  3. noun
    a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
    “he took the dogs for an airing”
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    type of:
    excursion, expedition, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip, sashay
    a journey taken for pleasure
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