Background for airs

airs

/ɛə(ɹ)z/ /ɛɹz/

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noun

The substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:

Examples :

"The hot airs of the summer afternoon made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

environment substance weather nature

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(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.

Examples :

"The flock of birds took to the air."

substance space environment weather astronomy physics nature

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noun

A breeze; a gentle wind.

Examples :

"The airs coming through the open window felt cool and refreshing on a warm summer day. "

weather nature environment

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noun

A feeling or sense.

Examples :

"to give it an air of artistry and sophistication"

attitude sensation

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A sense of poise, graciousness, or quality.

Examples :

"The young woman carried herself with airs of confidence and sophistication, despite being new to the company. "

appearance character style quality

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(usually in the plural) Pretension; snobbishness; pretence that one is better than others.

Examples :

"putting on airs"

attitude character society

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A song, especially a solo; an aria.

Examples :

"The singer practiced the difficult airs for her upcoming recital. "

music entertainment

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noun

Nothing; absence of anything.

Examples :

"After searching for hours, we found airs of evidence connecting him to the crime. "

nothing abstract

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An air conditioner or the processed air it produces.

Examples :

"Could you turn on the air?"

technology machine utility device building energy

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Any specific gas.

Examples :

"The air in the classroom was thick with the air of stale coffee. "

substance material chemistry science

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(motor sports) A jump in which one becomes airborne.

Examples :

"The dirt bike rider caught huge airs on the motocross track. "

sport vehicle action entertainment

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A television or radio signal.

Examples :

""Due to the storm, the television airs were disrupted, and we couldn't watch our favorite show." "

media technology electronics communication signal

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noun

Examples :

"The new bakery's opening received a lot of positive airs in the local newspaper, which helped attract many customers. "

media communication

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verb

To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.

Examples :

"I need to airs out the damp towels to prevent them from smelling musty. "

environment utility

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To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate.

Examples :

"Please remember to airs the room before you start your yoga practice. "

environment building

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verb

To discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic.

Examples :

"The committee meets weekly to air different proposals for improving employee morale. "

communication media

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To broadcast (a television show etc.).

Examples :

"The television station airs the news every evening at 6 PM. "

media entertainment

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To be broadcast.

Examples :

"This game show first aired in the 1990s and is still going today."

media entertainment

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Examples :

"The teacher aired the student's question, pretending not to hear it. "

attitude action communication character