: 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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For the rest of you, your air fryer is also still just an oven — but there is greater airflow.
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Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Skechers Summits Fresh Impression Sneaker Skechers’ sporty pull-on sneakers are ideal for warmer weather, as they’re designed with a knit mesh material that has good airflow.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Instead, the complex will rely on natural airflow cooling and an underground water-cooling system.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2024
That same airflow is likely a factor in spreading the contamination to restroom floors and walls.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
If the filter is too large to fit inside a sink or bucket, use a garden hose to wash it off, letting the water run through the filter in the opposite direction of the airflow.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
The high-output fan makes for arcade-like gaming, and the airflow holes provide a smooth, frictionless playing surface.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Without proper airflow, the doormat can start to rot and develop a bad odor.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
That speeds the airflow up, squeezes it south and points it directly at Belmont Shore.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
Skechers Summits Fresh Impression Sneaker Skechers’ sporty pull-on sneakers are ideal for warmer weather, as they’re designed with a knit mesh material that has good airflow.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Instead, the complex will rely on natural airflow cooling and an underground water-cooling system.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2024
That same airflow is likely a factor in spreading the contamination to restroom floors and walls.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024
If the filter is too large to fit inside a sink or bucket, use a garden hose to wash it off, letting the water run through the filter in the opposite direction of the airflow.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
The high-output fan makes for arcade-like gaming, and the airflow holes provide a smooth, frictionless playing surface.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
Without proper airflow, the doormat can start to rot and develop a bad odor.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
That speeds the airflow up, squeezes it south and points it directly at Belmont Shore.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
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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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