air


Definition: Meaning of, air in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛː /

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air airs
  1. gas [uncountable] the mixture of gases around the Earth, that we breathe
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  2. space above the ground the air the space above the ground or around things
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  3. planes by air travelling by, or using a plane
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  4. planes relating to or involving planes
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  5. be in the air if a feeling is in the air, a lot of people feel it at the same time
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  6. be in the air to be going to happen very soon
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  7. appearance [singular] if something or someone has an air of confidence, mystery etc, they seem confident, mysterious etc
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  8. be up in the air if something is up in the air, no decision has been made about it yet
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  9. be on/off (the) air to be broadcasting on the radio or television at the present moment, or to stop broadcasting
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  10. music [countable] a simple tune, often used in the title of a piece of CLASSICAL music
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  11. airs [plural] a way of behaving that shows someone thinks they are more important than they really are
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  12. be walking/floating on air to feel very happy
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
air aired aired
Present Participle Third Person Singular
airing airs
  1. opinion [transitive] to express your opinions publicly
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  2. tv/radio [intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a programme on television or radio
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  3. room [transitive] especially British English American English to let fresh air into a room, especially one that has been closed for a long time
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  4. clothes [intransitive and transitive] especially British English American English to put a piece of clothing in a place that is warm or has a lot of air, so that it smells clean
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air used in phrases

  • Air Combat Command (noun)
    1. a command that is the primary provider of air combat weapon systems to the United States Air Force; operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and rescue aircraft
  • Air Corps (noun)
    1. formerly the airborne division of the United States Army
  • Air Force (noun)
    1. the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space
  • Air Force ISR (noun)
    1. an agency focused on ensuring that the United States military attains information superiority; operates worldwide ground sites and an array of airborne reconnaissance and surveillance platforms
  • Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (noun)
    1. an agency focused on ensuring that the United States military attains information superiority; operates worldwide ground sites and an array of airborne reconnaissance and surveillance platforms
  • Air Force One
    1. the name of the plane that the US President uses
  • Air Force Research Laboratory (noun)
    1. a United States Air Force defence laboratory responsible for discovering and developing and integrating fighting technologies for aerospace forces
  • Air Force Space Command (noun)
    1. a command of the United States Air Force that is responsible for defending the United States through its space and intercontinental ballistic missile operations
  • Air Medal (noun)
    1. a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight
  • Air National Guard (noun)
    1. a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
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