: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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The staff, similar to at Gramps Getaway, are also trained in managing airflow from the restaurant’s 32 fans.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The staff, similar to at Gramps Getaway, are also trained in managing airflow from the restaurant’s 32 fans.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
That's because ventilation ensures there's a proper airflow that keeps the particles moving and from settling on any surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
There are also canopies with mesh panels to allow ample airflow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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