n. 25B6; noun
hundreds of birds hovered in the air : SKY, atmosphere, airspace, ether; poetic/literary heavens.
open the windows to get some air into the room : BREEZE, draught, wind; breath/blast of air, gust/puff of wind.
an air of defiance : EXPRESSION, appearance, look, impression, aspect, aura, mien, countenance, manner, bearing, tone.
women putting on airs : AFFECTATIONS, pretension, pretentiousness, affectedness, posing, posturing, airs and graces; Brit. informal side.
a traditional Scottish air : TUNE, melody, song; poetic/literary lay.
aerial, aero-.
25B6; verb
a chance to air your views : EXPRESS, voice, make public, ventilate, articulate, state, declare, give expression/voice to; have one's say.
the windows were opened to air the room : VENTILATE, freshen, refresh, cool.
the film was aired nationwide : BROADCAST, transmit, screen, show, televise, telecast.