Vent: meaning, definitions and examples

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vent

 

[ vent ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

air circulation

A vent is an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

Synonyms

aperture, hole, opening

Examples of usage

  • The room was stuffy until we opened the vent.
  • The car's vent was blowing out cold air.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional release

A vent is an outlet for expressing one's emotions, especially anger or frustration.

Synonyms

express, release, ventilate

Examples of usage

  • She needed to vent her feelings after a long day at work.
  • Talking to a friend can be a good way to vent.
Context #3 | Verb

expressing emotions

To vent means to express or release one's emotions, often in a forceful or angry way.

Synonyms

air, express, release

Examples of usage

  • He vented his anger by shouting at the referee.
  • She needed to vent about her boss's unfair treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "vent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respiro

🇮🇳 साँस

🇩🇪 Lüftung

🇮🇩 ventilasi

🇺🇦 вентиляція

🇵🇱 wentylacja

🇯🇵 通気口 (つうきこう)

🇫🇷 aération

🇪🇸 ventilación

🇹🇷 havalandırma

🇰🇷 환기구

🇸🇦 تنفيس

🇨🇿 větrání

🇸🇰 vetranie

🇨🇳 通风口 (tōng fēng kǒu)

🇸🇮 prezračevanje

🇮🇸 loftun

🇰🇿 желдеткіш

🇬🇪 ვენტილაცია

🇦🇿 ventilyasiya

🇲🇽 ventilación

Word origin

The word 'vent' originated from the Latin word 'ventus' meaning 'wind'. Over time, it evolved to refer to openings that allow the passage of air or emotions. The concept of venting has been recognized across various cultures as a way to release pent-up feelings and improve emotional well-being.

See also: invent, prevent, ventilate, ventilation, ventral, venture.