airs Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun affected manners intended to impress others
   pose.
   
   • don't put on airs with me
2. noun a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
   air.
   
   • air pollution
   • a smell of chemicals in the air
   • open a window and let in some air
   • I need some fresh air
3. noun the region above the ground
   air.
   
   • her hand stopped in mid air
   • he threw the ball into the air
4. noun a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
   atmosphere; aura; air.
   
   • 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
5. noun a slight wind (usually refreshing)
   air; breeze; zephyr; gentle wind.
   
   • the breeze was cooled by the lake
   • as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
6. noun the mass of air surrounding the Earth
   atmosphere; air.
   
   • there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
   • it was exposed to the air
7. noun once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
   air.
   
8. noun a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
   melodic phrase; air; melodic line; strain; melody; line; tune.
   
   • she was humming an air from Beethoven
9. noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
   airwave; air.
   
   • the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
   • the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
10. noun travel via aircraft
    aviation; air travel; air.
    
    • air travel involves too much waiting in airports
    • if you've time to spare go by air
11. verb expose to fresh air
    aerate; air out; air.
    
    • aerate your old sneakers
12. verb be broadcast
    air.
    
    • This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
13. verb broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
    broadcast; beam; transmit; send; air.
    
    • We cannot air this X-rated song
14. verb make public
    publicize; bare; publicise; air.
    
    • She aired her opinions on welfare
15. verb expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
    air.
    
    • Air linen
16. verb expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
    vent; ventilate; air out; air.
    
    • air the old winter clothes
    • air out the smoke-filled rooms

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