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Meaning of AIRING

Pronunciation:  'ehring

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air
  2. [n]  a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air; "he took the dogs for an airing"
  3. [n]  the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
 
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 Synonyms: dissemination, public exposure, spreading, ventilation
 
 See Also: circulation, excursion, expedition, extension, improvement, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip, propagation, sashay, transmission

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Air"ing\ ([^a]r"[i^]ng), n.
1. A walk or a ride in the open air; a short excursion for
   health's sake.
2. An exposure to air, or to a fire, for warming, drying,
   etc.; as, the airing of linen, or of a room.
 
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