air

/eər/ noun

Definition

GAS [U] › the mixture of gases around the Earth which we breathe: air pollution He went outside to get some fresh air (= clean, cool air).

the air › the space above and around things: He fired his gun into the air.

TRAVEL [U] › travel in an aircraft: I like travelling by air. air safety

QUALITY [no plural] › a particular appearance or quality: He has an air of authority.

be on air › to be broadcasting on television or radio

→ See also a breath of fresh air → See also mid-air

(Definition of air noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

something which threatens to cause problems or unhappiness in the future

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