Entry Word: air

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect <played a lively air on his fiddle> — see melody
2 a slight or gentle movement of air <we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset> — see breeze 1
3 a special quality or impression associated with something <Naomiʼs the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance> — see aura
4 airs plurala display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive <ever since she joined the country club sheʼs been putting on airs of being too “high society” for us ordinary folks> — see masquerade