air

noun
UK: /eər/
US: /er/

  1. The invisible mixture of gases that we breathe.

    1. I need some fresh air after being inside all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mountain air was thin, making it difficult to breathe deeply. [ ] [ ]

  2. The space above the ground; the sky.

    1. The birds soared into the air with ease. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hot air balloon drifted silently through the morning air. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feeling or impression given off by someone or something.

    1. She had an air of confidence about her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant had an air of sophistication and elegance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vent aura manner atmosphere breeze sky broadcast
air verb

  1. To broadcast something on television or radio.

    1. The show will air next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The network decided to air the documentary despite the controversy. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express an opinion or idea publicly.

    1. It's good to air your grievances. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting provided an opportunity for employees to air their concerns about the new policy. [ ] [ ]

  3. To allow air to enter a room or space; to ventilate.

    1. I'll air the room now. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to air out the basement to get rid of the musty smell. [ ] [ ]
air adjective

  1. Relating to aviation or aircraft.

    1. I will take an air taxi. [ ] [ ]
    2. The air traffic controller guided the plane to a safe landing. [ ] [ ]
air phrasal-verb

  1. To dry or freshen something by exposing it to air.

    1. We need to air out the blankets. [ ] [ ]
    2. Make sure to air your wet clothes after swimming to prevent mold. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "air" in English means: The invisible mixture of gases that we breathe., The space above the ground; the sky., A feeling or impression given off by someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "air" is /eər/ in British English and /er/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "air": vent, aura, manner, atmosphere, breeze, sky, broadcast.

Example usage of "air": "I need some fresh air after being inside all day.". More examples on the page.