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airing

|air/ing|

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/ˈɛrɪŋ/

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/ˈeərɪŋ/

(air)

invisible gaseous substance

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
airairsairsairedairedairingairy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'airing' originates from the word 'air', which comes from the Old French 'air', derived from the Latin 'aer', meaning 'atmosphere' or 'sky'.

Historical Evolution

'air' transformed from the Old French word 'air' and eventually became the modern English word 'air'.

Meaning Changes

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