· a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air"

Hypernym(s): gas

· the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air"

Hypernym(s): region, part

· a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "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"

Synonym(s): aura, atmosphere

Hypernym(s): quality

· a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

Synonym(s): breeze, zephyr, gentle_wind

Hypernym(s): wind, air_current, current_of_air

· the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"

Synonym(s): atmosphere

Hypernym(s): region, part

· once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Hypernym(s): element

· a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"

Synonym(s): tune, melody, strain, melodic_line, line, melodic_phrase

Hypernym(s): music

· medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"

Synonym(s): airwave

Hypernym(s): medium

· travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"

Synonym(s): air_travel, aviation

Hypernym(s): travel, traveling, travelling

· expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers"

Synonym(s): air_out, aerate

Hypernym(s): expose

· be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."

· broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"

Synonym(s): send, broadcast, beam, transmit

Hypernym(s): publicize, publicise, air, bare

· make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare"

Synonym(s): publicize, publicise, bare

Hypernym(s): tell

· expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen"

Hypernym(s): dry, dry_out

· expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"

Synonym(s): vent, ventilate, air_out

Hypernym(s): refresh, freshen