air

Definition

  • n. a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
  • n. the region above the ground
  • n. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
  • n. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Word forms

Past participle
aired
Present participle
airing
Past tense
aired
Third person singular
airs

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The air in the mountains feels fresh and clean.

  2. vt.

    She likes to air her opinions during meetings.