Vent
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnt/
Vent (noun)
- an opening that lets air, smoke, or gas escape from a room or machine
- the act of expressing strong emotions, especially anger or frustration
Examples
- The vent in the ceiling helps circulate air.
- Dust often collects around the vent.
Common collocations: air vent, ceiling vent, emotional vent, provide a vent, vent frustration
Vent (verb)
- to express strong feelings, especially anger, in a way that helps you feel better
- to allow air, smoke, or gas to escape from a closed space
Examples
- She needed to vent after the stressful meeting.
- He vented his anger by talking to a friend.