-aire
a suffix that forms nouns denoting a person characterized by or occupied with that named by the stem, occurring in loanwords from French.
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American
Aire
British
/ ɛə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of -aire
< French < Latin -ārius -ary, a learned doublet of the French suffix -ier -eer, -ier 2
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Like the corresponding French nouns in -eur, these nouns in -aire, as well as those in -èire, are also used as adjectives. -aire = -arium.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Charles Alfred Downer
This suffix corresponds to the suffix -aire, mentioned above.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Charles Alfred Downer
Madison Air has grown through acquisitions and owns businesses including Nortek Air Solutions, a heating and cooling systems manufacturer, and April Aire, which makes air purifiers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
He first gained prominence in the 1980s as the host of The James Whale Radio Show on Radio Aire in Leeds, before hosting a night-time radio show on TalkSport in the late mid-late 90s.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
Following its historic nomination to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Maná has announced a new North American tour, Vivir Sin Aire, which is set to break Los Angeles arena records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
Here, you might pick up a quick sandwich or other grab-n-go grub from Country Aire natural grocer.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
Saltaire is a beautiful place on the banks of the river Aire, clean and restful.
From Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous by Sarah K. Bolton
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