airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air : aerial
airy leaps
3
4
a
: open to the free circulation of air
an airy room
b
: having openings or spaces
airy lacework
Examples of airy in a Sentence
The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
Recent Examples on the Web
This airy cotton gauze jumpsuit features a comfy wide-leg silhouette and a flattering smocked bodice that feels so vacation-ready.
—
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The alumni center is located near Triton Health and Wellness, an airy, four-story building that offers primary and urgent care, as well as mental health services, which are in demand by the school’s largely Gen Z students.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
This brings cohesion and an unexpected design element to the otherwise airy upper portion of the room.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Save on summer fashion like an airy but polished button-down shirt and a lightweight dress for everyday outings and beach vacations.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for airy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The alumni center is located near Triton Health and Wellness, an airy, four-story building that offers primary and urgent care, as well as mental health services, which are in demand by the school’s largely Gen Z students.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
This brings cohesion and an unexpected design element to the otherwise airy upper portion of the room.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Save on summer fashion like an airy but polished button-down shirt and a lightweight dress for everyday outings and beach vacations.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for airy
Cite this Entry
“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
airy
adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē 
ˈe(ə)r-
airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air
airy leaps
2
: lacking a sound or solid basis
airy romance
3
a
: light and graceful in movement and manner
an airy dancer
b
: extremely light, delicate, or refined
an airy perfume
4
: open to the air : breezy
an airy room
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
