English · Nature & Environment
air
/ɛər/
[/ɛər/]
gas we breathe
Beginnernoun
Definition
The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe.
Example
The mountain air was cool and fresh, making it easy to breathe deeply and relax.
The mountain air was cool and fresh, making it easy to breathe deeply and relax.
Etymology
From Latin 'aer', from Greek 'aer', the lower atmosphere.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common nature words.