Air - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
a smell of chemicals in the air
open a window and let in some air
I need some fresh air
he threw the ball into the air
the house had a neglected air
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (syn: line, melody, strain, tune)
the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
if you've time to spare go by air
verb
- be broadcast
- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen (syn: vent, ventilate)
air out the smoke-filled rooms
Extra examples
These laws are meant to produce cleaner air.
A delicious smell filled the air.
I like to dine outdoors in the open air.
He can't breathe! Everybody move back and give him some air!
High in the mountains the air is thin and it can be hard to breathe.
He pumped air into the bicycle tire.
The city is wonderful seen from the air.
The fish of the sea and the birds of the air
The balloon rose up into the air and then floated through the air.
There has been heavy fighting on the ground and in the air.
The blankets were left outside to air.
She opened the windows to air the room.
The company had a meeting so that employees could air their complaints.
The interview will be aired tomorrow.
The interview will air tomorrow.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: air
he/she/it: airs
present participle: airing
past tense: aired
past participle: aired
singular: air
plural: airs
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