What is the meaning of air?

noun

• A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of.
  • usage: "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air"
• The region above the ground.
  • usage: "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air"
• A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: aura, atmosphere
• A slight wind (usually refreshing. )
  • usage: "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
  • synonyms: breeze, zephyr, gentle wind
• The mass of air surrounding the Earth.
  • usage: "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
  • synonyms: atmosphere
• Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles. )
• A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
  • usage: "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
  • synonyms: tune, melody, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase
• Medium for radio and television broadcasting.
  • usage: "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"
  • synonyms: airwave
• Travel via aircraft.
  • usage: "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"
  • synonyms: air travel, aviation

verb

• Expose to fresh air.
  • usage: "aerate your old sneakers"
  • synonyms: air out, aerate
• Be broadcast.
  • usage: "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P. M."
• Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.
  • usage: "We cannot air this X-rated song"
  • synonyms: send, broadcast, beam, transmit
• Make public.
  • usage: "She aired her opinions on welfare"
  • synonyms: publicize, publicise, bare
• Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry.
  • usage: "Air linen"
• Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen.
  • usage: "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
  • synonyms: vent, ventilate, air out