nounπShareThe substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:"The hot airs of the summer afternoon made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "environmentsubstanceweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space."The flock of birds took to the air."substancespaceenvironmentweatherastronomyphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breeze; a gentle wind."The airs coming through the open window felt cool and refreshing on a warm summer day. "weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feeling or sense."to give it an air of artistry and sophistication"attitudesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sense of poise, graciousness, or quality."The young woman carried herself with airs of confidence and sophistication, despite being new to the company. "appearancecharacterstylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Pretension; snobbishness; pretence that one is better than others."putting on airs"attitudecharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA song, especially a solo; an aria."The singer practiced the difficult airs for her upcoming recital. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNothing; absence of anything."After searching for hours, we found airs of evidence connecting him to the crime. "nothingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn air conditioner or the processed air it produces."Could you turn on the air?"technologymachineutilitydevicebuildingenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny specific gas."The air in the classroom was thick with the air of stale coffee. "substancematerialchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(motor sports) A jump in which one becomes airborne."The dirt bike rider caught huge airs on the motocross track. "sportvehicleactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA television or radio signal.""Due to the storm, the television airs were disrupted, and we couldn't watch our favorite show." "mediatechnologyelectronicscommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePublicity."The new bakery's opening received a lot of positive airs in the local newspaper, which helped attract many customers. "mediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it."I need to airs out the damp towels to prevent them from smelling musty. "environmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate."Please remember to airs the room before you start your yoga practice. "environmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic."The committee meets weekly to air different proposals for improving employee morale. "communicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo broadcast (a television show etc.)."The television station airs the news every evening at 6 PM. "mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be broadcast."This game show first aired in the 1990s and is still going today."mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ignore."The teacher aired the student's question, pretending not to hear it. "attitudeactioncommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading