air

/ˈe‍ə/

/ˈɛɹ/

[noun] [verb]

Air

[NOUN]

the mixture of gases in the atmosphere that we breathe

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

synonyms : breeze

gentle wind

zephyr

the region above the ground

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

synonyms : atmosphere

aura

the mass of air surrounding the Earth

synonyms : atmosphere

travel via aircraft

synonyms : air travel

aviation

(Elizabethan or Jacobean music) a short or melodious tune, usually accompanied by a song

synonyms : line

medium for radio and television broadcasting

synonyms : airwave

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

to air

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it

to broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio

synonyms : beam

broadcast

send

transmit

to let one's opinions or complains be known

synonyms : bare

publicise

publicize

expose to fresh air

synonyms : aerate

air out

expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

synonyms : air out

vent

ventilate

be broadcast

Examples

1. The air was full of the sound of children's laughter at the park.

2. An interesting documentary is airing on TV tomorrow.

3. The boss sure aired his lungs when we lost another customer!

4. The whole future of the project is still up in the air.

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