air

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɛə/
/ˈɛəɹ/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:

Example Sentences
  • I'm going outside to get some air.
2 Definition

(usually with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.

Example Sentences
  • The flock of birds took to the air.
3 Definition

A breeze; a gentle wind.

4 Definition

A feeling or sense.

Example Sentences
  • to give it an air of artistry and sophistication
5 Definition

A sense of poise, graciousness, or quality.

6 Definition

(usually in the plural) Pretension; snobbishness; pretence that one is better than others.

Example Sentences
  • putting on airs
7 Definition

A song, especially a solo; an aria.

8 Definition

Nothing; absence of anything.

9 Definition

An air conditioner or the processed air it produces.

Example Sentences
  • Could you turn on the air?
10 Definition

Any specific gas.

11 Definition

(motor sports) A jump in which one becomes airborne.

12 Definition

A television or radio signal.

13 Definition

Publicity.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.

2 Definition

To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate.

3 Definition

To discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic.

4 Definition

To broadcast (a television show etc.).

5 Definition

To be broadcast.

Example Sentences
  • This game show first aired in the 1990s and is still going today.
6 Definition

To ignore.