Definitions

1. noun

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, held in the lungs, or used to cool or heat something

“The plane took off into the clear air.”

2. noun

a person’s or an animal’s ability to see or hear

“The dog has poor air in its right ear.”

3. noun

a person’s or an animal’s manner of speaking

“He has a smooth air about him.”

4. noun

a space or atmosphere

“The air in the room felt thick with tension.”

5. verb

to fill or supply with air

“Air the room by opening the windows.”

6. verb

to supply air to a mechanical device, such as a compressor

“Air the engine to prevent damage.”

7. verb

to broadcast or transmit a program, especially on radio or television

“The show will air at 8pm tonight.”

8. verb

to purify or clean by blowing air through

“Air the coffee beans to remove impurities.”

9. verb

to make (something) seem less bad or more acceptable

“The company tried to air the scandal.”

10. transitive verb

to provide (something, especially a place) with air

“Air the house by opening the windows.”

11. adverb

used to indicate a lack of freshness or a sense of staleness

“The air-tight container helped keep the food fresh.”

12. prefix

used to form words related to air or breathing

“Airplane, airbrush, airship.”