Definition (noun) a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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air pollution
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a smell of chemicals in the air
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open a window and let in some air
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I need some fresh air
Definition (noun) the region above the ground
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her hand stopped in mid air
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he threw the ball into the air
Definition (noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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an air of mystery
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the house had a neglected air
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an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
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the place had an aura of romance
Definition (noun) a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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the breeze was cooled by the lake
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as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
Definition (noun) the mass of air surrounding the Earth
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there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
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it was exposed to the air
Definition (noun) once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
Definition (noun) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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she was humming an air from Beethoven
Definition (noun) medium for radio and television broadcasting
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the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
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the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
Definition (noun) travel via aircraft
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air travel involves too much waiting in airports
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if you've time to spare go by air
Definition (verb) expose to fresh air
Definition (verb) be broadcast
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This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
Definition (verb) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
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We cannot air this X-rated song
Definition (verb) make public
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She aired her opinions on welfare
Definition (verb) expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
Definition (verb) expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
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air the old winter clothes
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air out the smoke-filled rooms