light air

American

noun

Meteorology.

a wind of 1–3 miles per hour (0.5–1.3 meters per second).

light air British

noun

very light air movement of force one on the Beaufort scale

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Etymology

Origin of light air

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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The conditions are as unhygienic as can be imagined in a subterranean tunnel with no light, air, running water or sanitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Stallone jokingly responded "we box" and threw a few light air jabs, which the Pope then returned.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023

At first light, air water bombers resumed operations over the towns of Mandra, west of Athens, and Loutraki, close to the Corinth canal which separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2023

If that sounds silly, older buildings are allowed to ignore this rule; they can be converted entirely into housing, with some relaxed light, air and yard requirements thrown in.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Just not as much access to light, air, and freedom.

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson

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