Examples: air pollution a smell of chemicals in the air open a window and let in some air I need some fresh air
Examples: her hand stopped in mid air he threw the ball into the air
Examples: an air of mystery the house had a neglected air an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters the place had an aura of romance
Examples: the breeze was cooled by the lake as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
Examples: there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere it was exposed to the air
Examples: she was humming an air from Beethoven
Examples: the program was on the air from 9 til midnight the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
Examples: air travel involves too much waiting in airports if you've time to spare go by air
Examples: aerate your old sneakers
Examples: This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
Examples: We cannot air this X-rated song
Examples: She aired her opinions on welfare
Examples: Air linen
Examples: air the old winter clothes air out the smoke-filled rooms
air (English)└── air (Middle English (1100-1500)) └── aeir (Anglo-Norman)
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