airing
noun
Simple meaning
The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehringSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛɹɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
countable
A public expression of an opinion or discussion of a subject.
countable
The broadcast of a television or radio show.
The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
countable
An exposure to warm or fresh air.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
Used this way, airing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “He took the dogs for an airing.”noun
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Compound terms
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A warm cupboard where you put newly washed clothes until they are completely dry.
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Synonyms
Sense: opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
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