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free air

American  

noun

  1. free atmosphere.

  2. air not affected by local conditions.


Etymology

Origin of free air

First recorded in 1930–35

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Hamilton converted pole into a lead at the first corner and then used the benefit of free air to maximise his opportunity.

From BBC Mar. 25, 2025

He often goes to a McDonald’s to watch TV on his phone and enjoy free air conditioning.

From Seattle Times Oct. 13, 2023

“We got sent a free air fryer,” Ms. Yamada Davis said‌‌.

From New York Times Jun. 3, 2023

The announcement came a day after Lee unveiled a tourism campaign aimed at attracting travelers to Hong Kong that includes 500,000 free air tickets for tourists to visit the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

From Washington Times Feb. 3, 2023

But this dark free air feels dangerous, as if it knows we’re not supposed to be here, that we don’t belong here.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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