Meaning & Definition of Air in English

1. A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing

• The stuff that the wind consists of

• "Air pollution"

• "A smell of chemicals in the air"

• "Open a window and let in some air"

• "I need some fresh air"

2. The region above the ground

• "Her hand stopped in mid air"

• "He threw the ball into the air"

3. A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

• "An air of mystery"

• "The house had a neglected air"

• "An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"

• "The place had an aura of romance"

4. A slight wind (usually refreshing)

• "The breeze was cooled by the lake"

• "As he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

5. The mass of air surrounding the earth

• "There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"

• "It was exposed to the air"

6. Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (empedocles)

7. A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• "She was humming an air from beethoven"

8. Medium for radio and television broadcasting

• "The program was on the air from 9 til midnight"

• "The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"

9. Travel via aircraft

• "Air travel involves too much waiting in airports"

• "If you've time to spare go by air"

1. Expose to fresh air

• "Aerate your old sneakers"

2. Be broadcast

• "This show will air saturdays at 2 p.m."

3. Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• "We cannot air this x-rated song"

4. Make public

• "She aired her opinions on welfare"

5. Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry

• "Air linen"

6. Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

• "Air the old winter clothes"

• "Air out the smoke-filled rooms"