Meaning & Definition of Vent in English

1. A hole for the escape of gas or air

2. External opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate

3. A fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

4. A slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)

5. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion

• "She had no other outlet for her feelings"

• "He gave vent to his anger"

1. Give expression or utterance to

• "She vented her anger"

• "The graduates gave vent to cheers"

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

• "Air the old winter clothes"

• "Air out the smoke-filled rooms"