air pressure UK /ˈɛə̯ ˌpɹɛʃə/US /ˈeɹ̠ ˌpɹ̠ɛʃəɹ/ noun2 •atmospheric pressure or barometric pressure. •the (amount of) pressure of air within somethingThe air pressure in the rear tyres should often be higher than in the front tyres. formsair pressures