Pronunciation: /ɛr/
noun the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
A1 I love to go outside and feel the fresh air on my face.
A2 Plants need air to survive and grow.
B1 The air quality in this city is not very good due to pollution.
B2 The hot air balloon slowly rose into the sky, offering a breathtaking view.
C1 The pilot had to navigate through turbulent air to reach the destination.
C2 The astronauts relied on their air supply to survive in space.
verb to expose (a room) to fresh air in order to rid it of foul odors or impurities.
A1 I air out my room every morning by opening the windows.
A2 She airs her grievances with her boss during their weekly meetings.
B1 The company decided to air a new advertising campaign during the Super Bowl.
B2 The documentary aims to air the controversial interview next week.
C1 The journalist plans to air the exclusive interview with the president on primetime.
C2 The network executives debated whether to air the controversial documentary due to its sensitive subject matter.
formal The air quality in the city has improved significantly since the new environmental regulations were put in place.
informal I love going for walks in the fresh air of the countryside.
slang Let's catch some air by going for a drive with the windows down.
figurative There was tension in the air as the two rivals prepared to face off in the final match.
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