air

Sense 1 noun

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

air pollution

Sense 2 verb

expose to fresh air

aerate your old sneakers

Sense 3 noun

the region above the ground

her hand stopped in mid air

Sense 4 verb

be broadcast

This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.

Sense 5 noun

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

an air of mystery

Sense 6 verb

broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

We cannot air this X-rated song

Sense 7 noun

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

the breeze was cooled by the lake

Sense 8 verb

make public

She aired her opinions on welfare

Sense 9 noun

the mass of air surrounding the Earth

there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere

Sense 10 verb

expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry

Air linen

Sense 11 noun

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Sense 12 verb

expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

air the old winter clothes

Sense 13 noun

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

she was humming an air from Beethoven

Sense 14 noun

medium for radio and television broadcasting

the program was on the air from 9 til midnight

Sense 15 noun

travel via aircraft

air travel involves too much waiting in airports