Nouns

(n)aira 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”
(n)airthe region above the ground“her hand stopped in mid air”, “he threw the ball into the air”
(n)air, aura, atmospherea 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”
(n)breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, aira slight wind (usually refreshing)“the breeze was cooled by the lake”, “as he waited he could feel the air on his neck”
(n)atmosphere, airthe mass of air surrounding the Earth“there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”, “it was exposed to the air”
(n)aironce thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood
(n)tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrasea succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence“she was humming an air from Beethoven”
(n)air, airwavemedium 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”
(n)air travel, aviation, airtravel via aircraft“air travel involves too much waiting in airports”, “if you've time to spare, go by air”

Verbs

(v)air out, air, aerateexpose to fresh air“aerate your old sneakers”
(v)airbe broadcast“This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.”
(v)air, send, broadcast, beam, transmitbroadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television“We cannot air this X-rated song”
(v)publicize, publicise, air, baremake public“She aired her opinions on welfare”
(v)airexpose to warm or heated air, so as to dry“Air linen”
(v)vent, ventilate, air out, airexpose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen“air the old winter clothes”, “air out the smoke-filled rooms”