English dictionary
air
nounPronunciation
ˈɛə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- travel via aircraft
noun
- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
noun
- medium for radio and television broadcasting
noun
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
noun
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
noun
- the region above the ground
noun
- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
noun
- a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
noun
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood
verb
- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
verb
- expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
verb
- make public
verb
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
verb
- be broadcast
verb
- expose to fresh air
Example sentences
air travel involves too much waiting in airports
if you've time to spare, go by air
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
the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
she was humming an air from Beethoven
there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
it was exposed to the air
her hand stopped in mid air
he threw the ball into the air
the breeze was cooled by the lake
as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
air pollution
a smell of chemicals in the air
open a window and let in some air
I need some fresh air
air the old winter clothes
air out the smoke-filled rooms
Air linen
She aired her opinions on welfare
We cannot air this X-rated song
This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
aerate your old sneakers