/ɛːr/ or /ɛr/ (AIR)

Definitions

1. noun

a current of air or a gentle breeze, especially one that is refreshing or pleasant

“The mountain resort is famous for its crisp morning aire.”

2. noun

a small area of ground, especially one enclosed by a boundary or fence, used for recreation or sports

“The children played soccer on the aire in the park.”

3. noun

an area of land, especially one that has been enclosed or cultivated for a particular purpose

“The vineyard occupies several acres of aire.”

4. noun

a particular or specific type of air or atmosphere

“The city’s aire was filled with the smell of food from street vendors.”

5. noun

a person or thing that is pleasant or agreeable

“He’s a lovely aire at parties, always making everyone feel at ease.”

6. verb

to fill or provide with air

“The balloon aire was inflated with helium.”

7. verb

to make or become fresh or pleasant

“The mountain air aire the city boy’s lungs.”

8. verb

to separate or enclose an area of land

“The farmer aire the field to keep the livestock out.”