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Word: Air
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in air (sense 1 of the noun)): from Old French air, from Latin aer, from Greek aēr, denoting the gas. air (sense 2 of the noun) is from French air, probably from Old French aire ‘site, disposition’, from Latin ager, agr- ‘field’ (influenced by sense 1). air (sense 3 of the noun) comes from Italian aria (see aria)
ɛː
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
Short Definition:invisible gaseous substance surrounding earth, mixture
an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something
Short Definition:impression given
Examples:- she answered with a faint air of boredom
- he leaned over with a confidential air
a tune or short melodious song
Short Definition:tune
Examples:- traditional Scottish airs sung in the Gaelic tongue
a jump off the ground on a snowboard or skateboard.
Short Definition:snowboarding jump
Word: Air
Speech Type: Verb
ɛː
express (an opinion or grievance) publicly
Short Definition:express opinion
Examples:- a meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired
expose (a room) to the open air in order to ventilate it
Short Definition:ventilate room
Examples:- the window sashes were lifted regularly to air the room
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