What does AIRED mean?

Parts of Speech:

Aired is a verb.

Definitions:

Aired means to broadcast or transmit a television or radio program, or to allow fresh air to circulate in a room or building.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɛrd/

UK: /eəd/

Origin and Usage:

The word aired comes from the Middle French word "aer" meaning "to expose to air". It was first used in the 16th century to describe the act of exposing something to air, and later came to refer to the broadcasting of radio and television programs.

Synonyms:

Transmit, broadcast, telecast, disseminate, circulate, diffuse.

Related Words:

Afire, ariel, darer, deair, direr, erica, fader, hared, irade, japer, kales, lacer, mares, nacre, oared, pager, quare, racer, saber, taker, urare, viler, wader, xebec, yager, zaire.

Example Sentences:

• The television station aired the new episode of the popular show last night.
• The radio station aired the interview with the famous musician this morning.
• She opened the windows to air out the stuffy room.
• The new building was designed to allow for ample air flow to be aired throughout the space.