A breeze or light wind
“I closed my eyes and felt the fresh air blow against my visage.”
An impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something
“The industrial and technological scene is endowed with an air of epic grandeur.”
The free or unconfined space above the surface of the earth
“The airplane will soon be up in the air.”
A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings
“She chose to put on an air of being accomplished despite a distinct lack of any achievement worthy of note.”
(airs) An annoyingly affected and condescending manner
“In any case, Byrne, who has been the consummate professional since the age of 13, isn't the type to put on airs.”
A tune or short melodious song
“I was in the middle of listening to an old Irish air.”
One's manner of presenting oneself
An underlying quality or feeling
Very fine solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility
A person's point of view or general attitude to life
A distinctive or noticeable smell
A representation of the external form of a person or thing in art
To ventilate or allow air into
“Open all the windows to air the stuffy rooms.”
To express an opinion or statement publicly
“Many are afraid to air their grievances publicly for fear of backlash.”
To broadcast through media
“The network has agreed to air promotions touting the new attraction.”
To be broadcast
“The much-anticipated new season will air next month.”
(about a particular subject) To express or communicate one's opinion or ideas with a person or a group of people
To promote understanding of a topic through publicizing or advocating
To outwardly look or be perceived as
To remove moisture by exposing to air or heat
(somewhat rare) Related to, or being in, the air
“The desired angle of the air projectile can be calculated from the following formula.”
Powered by, or capable of being filled with, compressed air
Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure
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