airing
|air/ing|
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/ˈɛrɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈeərɪŋ/
(air)
invisible gaseous substance
Etymology
'airing' originates from the word 'air', which comes from the Old French 'air', derived from the Latin 'aer', meaning 'atmosphere' or 'sky'.
'air' transformed from the Old French word 'air' and eventually became the modern English word 'air'.
Initially, it meant 'atmosphere' or 'sky', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exposure to air' or 'public discussion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of exposing something to the air, often to remove moisture or odors.
The airing of the laundry took all afternoon.
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Noun 2
a public expression or discussion of an opinion or issue.
The airing of grievances was a key part of the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41