| noun | a hole for the escape of gas or air |
| noun | external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate |
| noun | a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt |
| noun | a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket) |
| noun | activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion “she had no other outlet for her feelings” |
| verb | give expression or utterance to “She vented her anger” |
| verb | expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen “air the old winter clothes” |
| ventilate | verb | expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen |
| vent | verb | give expression or utterance to |
| vent | noun | activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion |
| venter | noun | a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance |
| ventilation | noun | free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest |
| venting | noun | the act of venting |
| ventilator | noun | a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air |