Main entry: air, air travel, aviation
Definition: travel via aircraft
Usage: air travel involves too much waiting in airports; if you've time to spare go by air
Main entry: atmosphere, aura, air
Definition: 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
Definition: 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
Main entry: line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, air, strain, tune
Definition: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Usage: she was humming an air from Beethoven
Main entry: atmosphere, air
Definition: the mass of air surrounding the Earth
Usage: there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere; it was exposed to the air
Main entry: air
Definition: the region above the ground
Usage: her hand stopped in mid air; he threw the ball into the air
Main entry: breeze, air, gentle wind, zephyr
Definition: a slight wind (usually refreshing)
Usage: the breeze was cooled by the lake; as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
Main entry: air
Definition: 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
Main entry: air
Definition: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
Main entry: vent, ventilate, air, air out
Definition: expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
Usage: air the old winter clothes; air out the smoke-filled rooms
Main entry: air
Definition: expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
Usage: Air linen
Main entry: publicise, publicize, air, bare
Definition: make public
Usage: She aired her opinions on welfare
Main entry: broadcast, send, transmit, beam, air
Definition: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Usage: We cannot air this X-rated song
Main entry: air
Definition: be broadcast
Usage: This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
Main entry: aerate, air, air out
Definition: expose to fresh air
Usage: aerate your old sneakers