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airing

 

[ ˈɛrɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

television show

To broadcast a television or radio program.

Synonyms

broadcast, telecast, transmit

Examples of usage

  • The new season of the show will be airing next week.
  • The interview will be airing live on national television.
Context #2 | Noun

laundry

The act of putting clothes, sheets, etc. outside or near a window so that they dry and smell fresh.

Synonyms

drying, exposure, ventilation

Examples of usage

  • She did the airing of the laundry early in the morning.
  • The airing of the bedsheets gave them a crisp feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "airing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmissão

🇮🇳 प्रसारण

🇩🇪 Ausstrahlung

🇮🇩 penyiaran

🇺🇦 трансляція

🇵🇱 transmisja

🇯🇵 放送 (ほうそう)

🇫🇷 diffusion

🇪🇸 transmisión

🇹🇷 yayın

🇰🇷 방송 (방영)

🇸🇦 بث

🇨🇿 vysílání

🇸🇰 vysielanie

🇨🇳 播出 (bōchū)

🇸🇮 oddajanje

🇮🇸 útsending

🇰🇿 хабар тарату

🇬🇪 მაუწყებლობა

🇦🇿 yayım

🇲🇽 transmisión

Etymology

The word 'airing' originated from the Old English word 'aerian', meaning 'to expose to the air'. Over time, it evolved to have various meanings related to broadcasting, ventilation, and exposure. The use of 'airing' in the context of television and radio programs became popular in the 20th century with the rise of mass media.

See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,830, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.