Meaning : A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing. The stuff that the wind consists of.
Example :
Air pollution.
A smell of chemicals in the air.
Open a window and let in some air.
I need some fresh air.
Meaning : The region above the ground.
Example :
Her hand stopped in mid air.
He threw the ball into the air.
Meaning : A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : atmosphere, aura
Meaning : A slight wind (usually refreshing).
Example :
The breeze was cooled by the lake.
As he waited he could feel the air on his neck.
Synonyms : breeze, gentle wind, zephyr
Meaning : The mass of air surrounding the Earth.
Example :
There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.
It was exposed to the air.
Synonyms : atmosphere
Meaning : Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
Meaning : A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
Example :
She was humming an air from Beethoven.
Synonyms : line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune
Meaning : Medium for radio and television broadcasting.
Example :
The program was on the air from 9 til midnight.
The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people.
Synonyms : airwave
Meaning : Travel via aircraft.
Example :
Air travel involves too much waiting in airports.
If you've time to spare go by air.
Synonyms : air travel, aviation
Meaning : Be broadcast.
Example :
This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M..
Meaning : Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry.
Example :
Air linen.