Definitions for the word "air" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressible, elastic, and ponderable.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Symbolically: Something unsubstantial, light, or volatile.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A particular state of the atmosphere, as respects heat, cold, moisture, etc., or as affecting the sensations; as, a smoky air, a damp air, the morning air, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Any aeriform body; a gas; as, oxygen was formerly called vital air.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Air in motion; a light breeze; a gentle wind.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
Odoriferous or contaminated air.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
That which surrounds and influences.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Utterance abroad; publicity; vent.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
Intelligence; information.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
A musical idea, or motive, rhythmically developed in consecutive single tones, so as to form a symmetrical and balanced whole, which may be sung by a single voice to the stanzas of a hymn or song, or even to plain prose, or played upon an instrument; a melody; a tune; an aria.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
In harmonized chorals, psalmody, part songs, etc., the part which bears the tune or melody -- in modern harmony usually the upper part -- is sometimes called the air.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
The peculiar look, appearance, and bearing of a person; mien; demeanor; as, the air of a youth; a heavy air; a lofty air.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
Peculiar appearance; apparent character; semblance; manner; style.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
An artificial or affected manner; show of pride or vanity; haughtiness; as, it is said of a person, he puts on airs.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
The representation or reproduction of the effect of the atmospheric medium through which every object in nature is viewed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. n.
Carriage; attitude; action; movement; as, the head of that portrait has a good air.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. n.
The artificial motion or carriage of a horse.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
To expose to the air for the purpose of cooling, refreshing, or purifying; to ventilate; as, to air a room.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
To expose for the sake of public notice; to display ostentatiously; as, to air one's opinion.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. n.
To expose to heat, for the purpose of expelling dampness, or of warming; as, to air linen; to air liquors.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
21. n.
1 mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen surrounding the earth. 2 earth''s atmosphere; open space in it; this as a place for flying aircraft. 3 a distinctive impression or manner (air of mystery). B (esp. In pl.) Pretentiousness (gave himself airs). 4 tune. 5 light wind. v. 1 expose (clothes, a room, etc.) To fresh air or warmth to remove damp. 2 express and discuss publicly (an opinion, question, grievance, etc.). by air by or in an aircraft. In the air 1 (of opinions etc.) Prevalent. 2 (of plans etc.) Uncertain. On (or off) the air being (or not being) broadcast. [greek aer]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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