air

air [er, ar]

n.

[ME < OFr < L aer < Gr aēr, air, mist]

1. the elastic, invisible mixture of gases (chiefly nitrogen and oxygen, as well as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, neon, helium, etc.) that surrounds the earth; atmosphere

2. space above the earth; sky

3.

a) a movement of air; breeze; wind

b) cool, refreshing air; fresh air

4. COMPRESSED AIR

5. an outward appearance; general impression or feeling given by something [an air of luxury fills the room]

6. a pervading or surrounding influence or condition; general mood or social environment [controversy troubling the air at the convention; an apology designed to clear the air]

7. a person's bearing, manner, or appearance

8. [pl.] affected, superior manners and graces

9. public expression or publicity [give air to your opinions]

10. transportation or travel by aircraft [to go by air]

11. the medium through which radio signals are transmitted

12. AIR CONDITIONING

13. Music

a) a song or tune

b) the main melody in a harmonized composition, usually the soprano or treble part

adj.

of or by aircraft, air forces, etc. [air power, air safety]

vt.

1. to let air into or through; put where air can dry, cool, freshen, etc.

2. to make known publicly; publicize

3. to broadcast on radio or television

vi.

1. to become aired, dried, cooled, etc.

2. to be broadcast on radio or television

SYN.- MELODY

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☆ give the air or get the air

Slang to reject (or be rejected) as a lover

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in the air

1. current or prevalent

2. not decided; not settled; still imaginary

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on the air or off the air

Radio TV that is (or is not) broadcasting or being broadcast

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take the air

to go outdoors, as for fresh air

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up in the air

1. not settled; not decided

2. Informal angry; highly excited, agitated, etc.

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walk on air or float on air

to feel very happy, lively, or exalted