Phrase Hound found 856 phrases and 437 compound words that contain air. The most common are listed below. Open air in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 856
- air-conditioningAlternative form of air conditioning.
- air forceA branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.
- air pollutionThe contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates.
- air conditionerA machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.
- fresh airThe natural, clean air from outside, as opposed to the relatively stuffy air inside.
- hot airAir that has been heated, especially so as to function as the lifting agent of a hot-air balloon.
- up in the airNot yet resolved, finished, answered, decided or certain.
- air trafficthe movement of aircraft through the air, and into and out of airports.
- air purifierA device used to remove contaminants from the air.
- air-conditionedEquipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning; cooled by an air-conditioner.
- off the airSynonym of off air: Alternative form of off air, especially when used attributively.
- compressed airAir which has been reduced in volume and increased in pressure for use in industrial processes or for cleaning.
- air travelJourneying through the sky, usually in an aeroplane.
- open-airLocated or taking place outdoors.
- clear the airTo assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.
- air filterA filter for removing dust and other particles from a stream of air, typically used in the air intake of an internal combustion engine, the output of an air compressor, the supply duct of a forced-air furnace, etc.
- air defenseThe use of systems, equipment, and personnel to prevent or reduce the impact of an attack by enemy aircraft or missiles.
- air baseA military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.
- air traffic controlA system designed to give assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage aircraft flow.
- air compressorA machine for generating compressed air, typically for use by air-powered tools or paint sprayers.
- air pressureatmospheric pressure or barometric pressure.
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- air raidAn attack on a surface target by aircraft.
- air strikeAn attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.
- air transportThe transport of people and/or cargo by air
Compound words 437
- airportAn airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
- airlineA company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.
- airmailThe system of conveying mail using aircraft.
- airfareThe cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip.
- airplaneA powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor.
- airborneIn or carried by the air.
- airspaceA specified portion of the atmosphere, especially that under the technical aviation control and/or jurisdiction of a particular state over which territory (and territorial waters) it lies.
- airbagA protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side …
- airfieldAn open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.
- airbusA subsonic jet airliner, especially a wide-bodied one.