in the air

phrase

: being felt or expressed by many people : in wide circulation

There was a sense of anticipation in the air.

Examples of in the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Royal romance will be in the air at MIPCOM, with Queen Silvia set for a world premiere screening in Cannes’ Grand Auditorium. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Throughout her career, Suzie Smith spent decades caring for patients in the air. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

When faced with multiple defenders in the air Tuesday, Thiero didn’t hesitate to challenge Golden State’s Yaxel Lendeborg and De’Anthony Melton. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Love might be in the air with a forthcoming romantic-comedy indie film. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the air

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware