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aired

v. · adj.
US //ˈɛɹd// UK //ˈeəd// aired
  1. 1 broadcast on media (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to show a programme on television or play it on the radio.

    to broadcast a programme via radio, television, or digital media. Transitive in this sense.

    Example

    The final episode of the series aired last night to record-breaking numbers.

    Example

    The controversial documentary was originally aired on a minor cable network before gaining international attention through streaming platforms.
  2. 2 expressed publicly (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to tell people your opinions or complaints so they can be discussed.

    to express opinions, grievances, or ideas publicly so they can be acknowledged or debated. Often used with 'grievances' or 'views'.

    Example

    The staff aired their concerns about the new schedule during the meeting.

    Example

    During the town hall, residents aired a variety of complaints regarding the proposed construction of the new highway bypass.
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  1. 3 freshened with air (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    to let fresh air into a room or a piece of clothing.

    to expose something to fresh air in order to remove moisture or unpleasant smells.

    Example

    She aired the guest room for a few hours before her friends arrived.

    Example

    The antique quilts were carefully aired in the shade to remove the musty scent of the cedar chest without damaging the delicate fabric.
  2. 4 already broadcast (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    describing a programme that has already been shown on TV or radio.

    pertaining to media content that has already undergone transmission or publication.

    Example

    The network decided to release the previously aired segments as a box set.

    Example

    The archive contains thousands of hours of aired footage alongside rare, unedited reels from the original production.
    • unaired

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