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air meaning and definition

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AIR noun

Definition of air (noun)

  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"
    • synonyms: atmosphere, aura
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
  7. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
  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"
    • synonyms: airwave
  9. 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)

  1. expose to fresh air
  2. be broadcast
    • "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
  3. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
  4. make public
  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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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