26984 words

airing

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
an occasion when a subject is discussed in an open or public way:

Examples:

The arguments for and against the proposals have been given a good airing.
2
a period of time when you allow the air to make something dry and fresh:

Examples:

The room was damp and smelly so we opened all the windows and gave it a good airing.
3
an occasion when a particular subject is discussed in an open way or in public:

Examples:

a full/good/public airing
get/be given an airing His ideas for payment reform will get their first major public airing next month.

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