in the air

phrase

: being felt or expressed by many people : in wide circulation

There was a sense of anticipation in the air.

Examples of in the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lowry is just behind him with 114 rushing yards to partner his 417 yards in the air. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

Seated in chairs, the group’s attire suggests a corporate off-site — athleisure, slacks, summer dresses — but the electricity in the air signals something different is afoot. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

But Riley doubts the tool will do much to solve the bigger problems in the air traffic control system — particularly the staffing shortage. — Joel Rose, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Some flights that were already in the air when the ground stops went into effect were sent to other airports. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the air

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware