air
Expose to fresh air.
Be broadcast.
“This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.”
Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry.
Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen.
“air the old winter clothes”
“air out the smoke-filled rooms”
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.
“We cannot air this X-rated song”
Make public.
“She aired her opinions on welfare”
Medium for radio and television broadcasting.
“the program was on the air from 9 til midnight”
“the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people”
A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of.
“air pollution”
“a smell of chemicals in the air”
Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
The region above the ground.
“her hand stopped in mid air”
“he threw the ball into the air”
The mass of air surrounding the Earth.
“it was exposed to the air”
Travel via aircraft.
“air travel involves too much waiting in airports”
“if you've time to spare go by air”
A slight wind (usually refreshing).
“as he waited he could feel the air on his neck”
A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
“she was humming an air from Beethoven”
A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
“an air of mystery”
“the house had a neglected air”