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airing

air·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [air-ing]
    • /ˈɛər ɪŋ/
    • /ˈeə.rɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [air-ing]
    • /ˈɛər ɪŋ/

Definitions of airing word

  • noun airing exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation 3
  • noun airing (as modifier) 3
  • noun airing an excursion in the open air 3
  • noun airing exposure to public debate 3
  • noun airing exposure to the air for drying, freshening, etc. 3
  • noun airing exposure to public knowledge 3

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Origin of airing

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; air1 + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Airing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

airing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

airing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for airing

noun airing

  • ventilation — the act of ventilating.
  • aeration — Aeration is the application of upward-flowing air to a layer of particles.
  • drying — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
  • outing — a means of escape or excuse, as from a place, punishment, retribution, responsibility, etc.: He always left himself an out.
  • trip — a group of animals, as sheep, goats, or fowl; flock.

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