air

Noun
  1. A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing;
    The stuff that the wind consists of (synset 114865437)
    "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 (synset 108670889)
    "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air"
  3. A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing (synset 104734472)
    "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"
  4. A slight wind (usually refreshing) (synset 111451868)
    "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
  5. The mass of air surrounding the Earth (synset 108516085)
    "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
  6. Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) (synset 114866873)
  7. A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (synset 107041860)
    "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
  8. Medium for radio and television broadcasting (synset 106265931)
    "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"
  9. Travel via aircraft (synset 100301267)
    "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"
Verb
  1. Expose to fresh air (synset 202117374)
    "aerate your old sneakers"
  2. Be broadcast (synset 200975760)
    "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
  3. Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television (synset 200975088)
    "We cannot air this X-rated song"
  4. Make public (synset 200956640)
    "She aired her opinions on welfare"
  5. Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry (synset 200489965)
    "Air linen"
  6. Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen (synset 200489706)
    "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"

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