vent meaning and definition

VENT noun

Definition of vent (noun)

1. a hole for the escape of gas or air
   • synonyms: blowhole, venthole, vent-hole
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
   • synonyms: volcano
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"
   • synonyms: outlet, release

VENT verb

Definition of vent (verb)

1. give expression or utterance to
   • "She vented her anger"; "The graduates gave vent to cheers"
   • synonyms: give vent, ventilate
2. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
   • "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
   • synonyms: air, air out, ventilate