Air out
verb
To let fresh air into a space to get rid of unpleasant or stale smells.
After the party, we had to air out the whole house.
Often appears as...
- air out a room
- air out the house
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To expose something to open air to dry or freshen it.
She likes to air out the laundry on a clothesline outside.
Often appears as...
- air out clothes
- air out laundry
verb
To express grievances or complaints about something freely or openly.
Tom decided to air out his concerns about the new project in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- air out grievances
- air out concerns
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To let fresh air into a space to get rid of unpleasant or stale smells.
After the party, we had to air out the whole house.
Often appears as...
- air out a room
- air out the house
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To expose something to open air to dry or freshen it.
She likes to air out the laundry on a clothesline outside.
Often appears as...
- air out clothes
- air out laundry
verb
To express grievances or complaints about something freely or openly.
Tom decided to air out his concerns about the new project in the meeting.
Often appears as...
- air out grievances
- air out concerns
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Common Settings
Use 'air out' when talking about refreshing homes, vehicles, or indoor areas.
Please air out the classroom during the break.
Pro Tip 2/3After Cleaning
'Air out' is often used after cleaning to remove chemical scents or dust.
I've just cleaned the oven; it's time to air out the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'air out' to refer to giving people fresh air—it's for spaces and objects.
We need to air out these old books, not the guests.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Settings
Use 'air out' when talking about refreshing homes, vehicles, or indoor areas.
Please air out the classroom during the break.
Pro Tip 2/3After Cleaning
'Air out' is often used after cleaning to remove chemical scents or dust.
I've just cleaned the oven; it's time to air out the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'air out' to refer to giving people fresh air—it's for spaces and objects.
We need to air out these old books, not the guests.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Settings
Use 'air out' when talking about refreshing homes, vehicles, or indoor areas.
Please air out the classroom during the break.
Pro Tip 2/3After Cleaning
'Air out' is often used after cleaning to remove chemical scents or dust.
I've just cleaned the oven; it's time to air out the kitchen.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Avoid using 'air out' to refer to giving people fresh air—it's for spaces and objects.
We need to air out these old books, not the guests.
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