air

1 of 2

noun

ˈer

often attributive

: the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth

also : the equivalent mix of gases on another planet

… the thin, frigid air of Mars.

Stefano S. Coledan

: a light breeze

archaic : breath

a(1)

: aircraft

traveling by air

(2)

: aviation

air safety

air rights

(3)

: air force

air headquarters

b(1)

: the medium of transmission of radio waves

also : radio, television

went on the air

(2)

: airtime

: outward appearance of a thing

an air of luxury

: a surrounding or pervading influence : atmosphere

an air of mystery

: the look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion : demeanor

an air of dignity

: an artificial or affected manner

put on airs

: nothingness

—usually used in the phrases into thin air and out of thin air

vanished/disappeared into thin air… nor did any of them seem to have noticed that six people had just melted into thin air in front of them.

J. K. Rowling… jobs can't just be created out of thin air. — The Wall Street Journal

: empty space

old-fashioned : a sudden severance of relations

She gave me the air.

[probably translation of Italian aria]

: tune, melody

a lilting air

: the chief voice part or melody in choral music

Elizabethan and Jacobean music : an accompanied song or melody in usually strophic form

: an air-conditioning system

a house with central air

: public utterance

He gave air to his opinion.

: a football offense utilizing primarily the forward pass

Trailing by 20 points, the team took to the air.

: the height achieved in performing an aerial maneuver

a snowboarder catching big air

also : the maneuver itself

: compressed air

airless

ˈer-ləs

adjective

airlessness noun

air

2 of 2

verb

aired; airing; airs

transitive verb

: to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate

—often used with out

He opened the windows to air out the room.

: to expose to public view or bring to public notice

aired their complaints

: to transmit by radio or television

air a program

intransitive verb

: to become exposed to the open air

The blankets were left outside to air.

: to become broadcast

a program that airs daily

Example Sentences

Noun These laws are meant to produce cleaner air. A delicious smell filled the air. I like to dine outdoors in the open air. He can't breathe! Everybody move back and give him some air! High in the mountains the air is thin and it can be hard to breathe. He pumped air into the bicycle tire. The city is wonderful seen from the air. the fish of the sea and the birds of the air The balloon rose up into the air and then floated through the air. There has been heavy fighting on the ground and in the air. Verb The blankets were left outside to air. She opened the windows to air the room. The company had a meeting so that employees could air their complaints. The interview will be aired tomorrow. The interview will air tomorrow. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The air was dry, the sounds a little muffled, the water glasses a little too luke-warm.

Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Airlines and airports operating in London have been working with the Royal Palace, the Department for Transport and the U.K.’s air-traffic controller to coordinate plans to limit disruption during the national period of mourning.

WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The fire is one of many burning across the West that are choking the air with smoke.

Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Areas of assessment identified by the facilities study included heating, roofing, electrical, ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing and fixtures, structure walls and chimneys, overall site conditions, technology and windows.

John Benson, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The crisis marked the coming-of-age for a technology first developed in the mid-19th century: the heat pump, which transfers heat from the ground, water, and air into buildings.

David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 This water bath technique (bain-marie in French) allows the custard to cook evenly without any cracks and keeps the oven's air moist.

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Hallway sinks, ubiquitous hand sanitizers, touchless doors and air purification systems stand ready to quash germs, while masks remain optional.

Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 There’s a general air of euphoria, and the conversation seems to be going at a million miles an hour.

WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022

Verb

The special will air on Lifetime in advance of Variety’s Power of Women: Los Angeles event on Sept. 28.

William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 ShopLC, a second home shopping channel, will air on Channel 4.7.

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Additionally, at least two regular season tournament games will air on ESPN networks and two other games will be on CBS Sports Network.

Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards show will air tonight, highlighting and celebrating the best shows on TV and streaming platforms.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 For an exclusive preshow scoop featuring interviews and celebrity look close-ups, the event's live red-carpet action—led by four-time Emmy nominee Laverne Cox—will air on the E!

Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 Sunday afternoon games typically air on CBS and Fox.

Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The series—executive-produced by Ava DuVernay—will air its final season this year.

Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The Saturday afternoon game in Boston will air on ABC, followed by Sunday afternoon’s tilt at LCA on TNT.

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing air

Kids Definition

air 1 of 2

noun

ˈer

: the invisible mixture of odorless tasteless gases that surrounds the earth

: the space or sky that is filled with air

The balloon rose up into the air.

: air that is compressed

I filled the car's tires with air.

: outward appearance : a quality that a person or thing has

He has an air of mystery about him.

: aircraft

travel by air

: aviation sense 1

: a radio or television broadcast

He gave a speech on the air.

airs plural : an artificial way of acting

put on airs

air

2 of 2

verb

aired; airing

: to place in the air for cooling, freshening, or cleaning

air blankets

: to make known in public

air complaints

Medical Definition

air

noun

ˈa(ə)r, ˈe(ə)r How to pronounce air (audio)

: a mixture of invisible odorless tasteless sound-transmitting gases that is composed by volume chiefly of 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, 0.9 percent argon, 0.03 percent carbon dioxide, varying amounts of water vapor, and minute amounts of rare gases (as helium), that surrounds the earth with half its mass within four miles of the earth's surface, that has a pressure at sea level of about 14.7 pounds per square inch, and that has a density of 1.293 grams per liter at 0°C and 760 mm pressure

airs 1 of 2

noun

plural of air

as in show

a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

show
pretense
facade
guise
act
pose
front
charade
masquerade
pretence
semblance
playacting
disguise
appearance
façade
put-on
cloak
performance
persona
pretext
portrayal
affectation
impersonation
image
duplicity
fakery
gloss
dissembling
deception
treachery
camouflage
double cross
falseness
fraud
deceit
dissimulation
excuse
guile
treason
perfidy
betrayal
color
falsity
faithlessness
infidelity
double-dealing
unfaithfulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sincerity
frankness
candor
directness
outspokenness
bluntness
straightforwardness
forthrightness
artlessness
genuineness
openheartedness
candidness
naïveté
naivete
naiveté
plainspokenness

airs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of air

as in voices

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event

Synonyms & Similar Words

voices
expresses
gives
states
ventilates
announces
sounds
vents
looks
expounds
broadcasts
writes
proclaims
advertises
publishes
circulates
puts forth
raises
conveys
says
disseminates
describes
gives air to
declares
enunciates
enounces
offers
submits
speaks out
sounds off
speaks up
communicates
writes up
chimes in
puts over
puts across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

suppresses
restricts
stifles
censors
restrains

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of airs are affectation, air, mannerism, and pose. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

The meanings of affectation and airs largely overlap; however, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

In some situations, the words air and airs are roughly equivalent. However, air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

The words mannerism and airs can be used in similar contexts, but mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

While the synonyms pose and airs are close in meaning, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

单词	airs
释义	air 1 of 2 noun ˈer often attributive 1 a : the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth also : the equivalent mix of gases on another planet … the thin, frigid air of Mars. Stefano S. Coledan b : a light breeze c archaic : breath 2 a(1) : aircraft traveling by air (2) : aviation air safety air rights (3) : air force air headquarters b(1) : the medium of transmission of radio waves also : radio, television went on the air (2) : airtime 3 a : outward appearance of a thing an air of luxury b : a surrounding or pervading influence : atmosphere an air of mystery c : the look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion : demeanor an air of dignity d : an artificial or affected manner put on airs 4 a : nothingness —usually used in the phrases into thin air and out of thin air vanished/disappeared into thin air… nor did any of them seem to have noticed that six people had just melted into thin air in front of them. J. K. Rowling… jobs can't just be created out of thin air. — The Wall Street Journal b : empty space c old-fashioned : a sudden severance of relations She gave me the air. 5 [probably translation of Italian aria] a : tune, melody a lilting air b : the chief voice part or melody in choral music c Elizabethan and Jacobean music : an accompanied song or melody in usually strophic form 6 : an air-conditioning system a house with central air 7 : public utterance He gave air to his opinion. 8 : a football offense utilizing primarily the forward pass Trailing by 20 points, the team took to the air. 9 : the height achieved in performing an aerial maneuver a snowboarder catching big air also : the maneuver itself 10 : compressed air airless ˈer-ləs adjective airlessness noun air 2 of 2 verb aired; airing; airs transitive verb 1 : to expose to the air for drying, purifying, or refreshing : ventilate —often used with out He opened the windows to air out the room. 2 : to expose to public view or bring to public notice aired their complaints 3 : to transmit by radio or television air a program intransitive verb 1 : to become exposed to the open air The blankets were left outside to air. 2 : to become broadcast a program that airs daily Phrases in the air : being felt or expressed by many people : in wide circulation There was a sense of anticipation in the air. up in the air : not yet settled a question that's still up in the air Synonyms Noun lay melody song strain tune warble Verb expound express give look raise sound state vent ventilate voice See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun These laws are meant to produce cleaner air. A delicious smell filled the air. I like to dine outdoors in the open air. He can't breathe! Everybody move back and give him some air! High in the mountains the air is thin and it can be hard to breathe. He pumped air into the bicycle tire. The city is wonderful seen from the air. the fish of the sea and the birds of the air The balloon rose up into the air and then floated through the air. There has been heavy fighting on the ground and in the air. Verb The blankets were left outside to air. She opened the windows to air the room. The company had a meeting so that employees could air their complaints. The interview will be aired tomorrow. The interview will air tomorrow. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The air was dry, the sounds a little muffled, the water glasses a little too luke-warm. Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Airlines and airports operating in London have been working with the Royal Palace, the Department for Transport and the U.K.’s air-traffic controller to coordinate plans to limit disruption during the national period of mourning. WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The fire is one of many burning across the West that are choking the air with smoke. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 Areas of assessment identified by the facilities study included heating, roofing, electrical, ventilation/air conditioning, plumbing and fixtures, structure walls and chimneys, overall site conditions, technology and windows. John Benson, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 The crisis marked the coming-of-age for a technology first developed in the mid-19th century: the heat pump, which transfers heat from the ground, water, and air into buildings. David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 This water bath technique (bain-marie in French) allows the custard to cook evenly without any cracks and keeps the oven's air moist. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Hallway sinks, ubiquitous hand sanitizers, touchless doors and air purification systems stand ready to quash germs, while masks remain optional. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 There’s a general air of euphoria, and the conversation seems to be going at a million miles an hour. WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb The special will air on Lifetime in advance of Variety’s Power of Women: Los Angeles event on Sept. 28. William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2022 ShopLC, a second home shopping channel, will air on Channel 4.7. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 Additionally, at least two regular season tournament games will air on ESPN networks and two other games will be on CBS Sports Network. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 12 Sep. 2022 The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards show will air tonight, highlighting and celebrating the best shows on TV and streaming platforms. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 For an exclusive preshow scoop featuring interviews and celebrity look close-ups, the event's live red-carpet action—led by four-time Emmy nominee Laverne Cox—will air on the E! Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Sep. 2022 Sunday afternoon games typically air on CBS and Fox. Maddie Topliff, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The series—executive-produced by Ava DuVernay—will air its final season this year. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The Saturday afternoon game in Boston will air on ABC, followed by Sunday afternoon’s tilt at LCA on TNT. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin aer, from Greek aēr air First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing air air bag a change of air air ball air base air bed air bladder air-condition air chief marshal air differences air cover air-dry air force air fryer air gun air guitar air hole air hockey air-kiss air hostess air letter air marshal air mass air lock air mile air of superiority air pocket air passage air one's dirty laundry air pump air police air plant air right air sac air raid air quotes air show air strike air spring air-to-air air traffic control air suspension air traffic controller air transportation air vice-marshal breath of fresh air by air chief master sergeant of the air force castle in the air clear-air turbulence come/go on the air dead air compressed air dead-air space disappear/vanish into thin air forward air controller general of the air force go off the air heavier-than-air hot air hot-air balloon into thin air light air on the air out of thin air plein air sea air surface-to-air take off the air throw one's hands up (in the air) the open air walking on air up in the air with one's nose in the air air burst air line air lane air dam air piracy air brake floating on air off-air air rifle air commodore off the air surface-to-air missile air-breathing air taxi hang in the air open air on air have one's nose in the air air mattress air rage air superiority lighter-than-air un-air-conditioned air-cushion vehicle in the air air-minded blue the air clear the air See More air bag a change of air air ball air base air bed air bladder air-condition air chief marshal air differences air cover air-dry air force air fryer air gun air guitar air hole air hockey air-kiss air hostess air letter air marshal air mass air lock air mile air of superiority air pocket air passage air one's dirty laundry air pump air police air plant air right air sac air raid air quotes air show air strike air spring air-to-air air traffic control air suspension air traffic controller air transportation air vice-marshal breath of fresh air by air chief master sergeant of the air force castle in the air clear-air turbulence come/go on the air dead air compressed air dead-air space disappear/vanish into thin air forward air controller general of the air force go off the air heavier-than-air hot air hot-air balloon into thin air light air on the air out of thin air plein air sea air surface-to-air take off the air throw one's hands up (in the air) the open air walking on air up in the air with one's nose in the air air burst air line air lane air dam air piracy air brake floating on air off-air air rifle air commodore off the air surface-to-air missile air-breathing air taxi hang in the air open air on air have one's nose in the air air mattress air rage air superiority lighter-than-air un-air-conditioned air-cushion vehicle in the air air-minded blue the air clear the air See More Kids Definition air 1 of 2 noun ˈer 1 : the invisible mixture of odorless tasteless gases that surrounds the earth 2 : the space or sky that is filled with air The balloon rose up into the air. 3 : air that is compressed I filled the car's tires with air. 4 : outward appearance : a quality that a person or thing has He has an air of mystery about him. 5 : aircraft travel by air 6 : aviation sense 1 7 : a radio or television broadcast He gave a speech on the air. 8 airs plural : an artificial way of acting put on airs air 2 of 2 verb aired; airing 1 : to place in the air for cooling, freshening, or cleaning air blankets 2 : to make known in public air complaints Medical Definition air noun ˈa(ə)r, ˈe(ə)r : a mixture of invisible odorless tasteless sound-transmitting gases that is composed by volume chiefly of 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, 0.9 percent argon, 0.03 percent carbon dioxide, varying amounts of water vapor, and minute amounts of rare gases (as helium), that surrounds the earth with half its mass within four miles of the earth's surface, that has a pressure at sea level of about 14.7 pounds per square inch, and that has a density of 1.293 grams per liter at 0°C and 760 mm pressure airs 1 of 2 noun plural of air as in show a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance show pretense facade guise act pose front charade masquerade pretence semblance playacting disguise appearance façade put-on cloak performance persona pretext portrayal affectation impersonation image duplicity fakery gloss dissembling deception treachery camouflage double cross falseness fraud deceit dissimulation excuse guile treason perfidy betrayal color falsity faithlessness infidelity double-dealing unfaithfulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sincerity frankness candor directness outspokenness bluntness straightforwardness forthrightness artlessness genuineness openheartedness candidness naïveté naivete naiveté plainspokenness See More airs 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of air as in voices to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event Synonyms & Similar Words voices expresses gives states ventilates announces sounds vents looks expounds broadcasts writes proclaims advertises publishes circulates puts forth raises conveys says disseminates describes gives air to declares enunciates enounces offers submits speaks out sounds off speaks up communicates writes up chimes in puts over puts across Antonyms & Near Antonyms suppresses restricts stifles censors restrains Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of airs are affectation, air, mannerism, and pose. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness. snobbish airs The meanings of affectation and airs largely overlap; however, affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere. the posh accent is an affectation In some situations, the words air and airs are roughly equivalent. However, air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life. a traveler's sophisticated air The words mannerism and airs can be used in similar contexts, but mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit. gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism While the synonyms pose and airs are close in meaning, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. her shyness was just a pose
随便看	moss cheeper moss coral moss crab moss crop moss duck moss fern moss fiber moss forest moss fringe moss fruit moss gold moss gray moss green moss hag moss hammer moss locust moss owl moss phlox moss pink moss plant moss polyp moss rose moss silver moss stitch moss-bound

air

noun

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing air

Kids Definition

noun

verb

Medical Definition

noun

noun

verb

Synonym Chooser