aerial aerial /ˈɛərɪəl/

adjective

1. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air  ( aerial , aeriform , aery , airy , ethereal , etherial )
   characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
    Figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
   figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
    Aerial fancies
   aerial fancies
    An airy apparition
   an airy apparition
    Physical rather than ethereal forms
   physical rather than ethereal forms
   
2. (botany) existing, living, growing or operating in the air  ( aerial )
   (botany) existing, living, growing or operating in the air
    Aerial roots of a philodendron
   aerial roots of a philodendron
    Aerial particles
   aerial particles
    Small aerial creatures such as butterflies
   small aerial creatures such as butterflies
    Aerial warfare
   aerial warfare
    Aerial photography
   aerial photography
    Aerial cable cars
   aerial cable cars
   

noun

1. () A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer  ( forward pass , aerial )
   a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
   
2. An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals  ( aerial , transmitting aerial , antenna )
   an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
     The TV antenna was positioned on the roof to improve reception.
   The TV antenna was positioned on the roof to improve reception.