air
/ɛr/
noun
- The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe.
- Plants take carbon dioxide from the air to make food.
- She opened the window to let some air into the stuffy room.
- The air in the mountains feels fresh and clean.
- The space above the ground; the sky or atmosphere.
- The ball flew high into the air.
- He threw his hat up in the air to celebrate.
- Birds were soaring through the air.
- A particular quality, feeling, or appearance that someone or something has.
- She has an air of confidence that makes people trust her.
- He spoke with an air of authority.
- The old house had an air of mystery about it.
- A simple tune or melody.
- The folk song has a beautiful, slow air.
- The musician played a cheerful air on the flute.
- They hummed a familiar air from the opera.
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adjective
- Relating to or using aircraft or the broadcasting of programs.
- The airline offers both air and ground services.
- She works in the air travel industry.
- The company bought air time on several radio stations.
verb
- To expose something to the air, especially to make it fresh or dry.
- She opened all the windows to air out the kitchen.
- Please air the blankets on the line after washing them.
- We need to air the tent before packing it away.
- To express or make known (an opinion, complaint, or idea) publicly.
- He aired his frustrations about the new policy.
- The meeting gave everyone a chance to air their views.
- She decided to air her concerns during the discussion.
- To broadcast a program on television or radio.
- The interview was aired live on national radio.
- The network will air the final episode next Thursday.
- They aired the documentary last night.
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