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air [ˈeɚ]

1 air noun
  • the invisible mixture of gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe
  • the space or sky that is filled with air
  • methods of travel that involve flying —often used before another noun
2 air verb
  • to place something in an open area where there is a lot of moving air to make it cool, dry, or clean
  • to allow air from the outside to enter something (such as a room) so that it becomes fresher or cleaner —usually + out in U.S. English —usually + out in U.S. English
  • to make (something) known in public : to state (something) publicly