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air meaning and definition
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Definition of air (noun)
- 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"
- the region above the ground
- "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air"
- 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"
- synonyms: atmosphere, aura
- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
- "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
- synonyms: breeze, gentle wind, zephyr
- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
- "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
- synonyms: atmosphere
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
- "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
- synonyms: line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune
- 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"
- synonyms: airwave
- travel via aircraft
- "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"
- synonyms: air travel, aviation
AIR verb
Definition of air (verb)
- expose to fresh air
- be broadcast
- "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- make public
- expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
- "Air linen"
- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
Source: Princeton University Wordnet