ventless

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adjective (1)

vent·​less ˈvent-ləs 

: not having a vent for the escape or release of a gas, liquid, etc.

You'll get the heat with a ventless fireplace, but with it you won't get the crackling, aromatic appeal of burning wood.

—Katheryn Krotzer Laborde

Last April, Bellwether Coffee announced their new ventless coffee roaster designed to help cafes and grocery stores roast in-store without having to install complex ventilation systems.

—Garrett Oden

ventless

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adjective (2)

of a garment

: not having a vent or slit

… ventless double-breasted suits …

—Ralph DiGennaro

The padded shoulders, ventless back and slight suppression in the torso that are so prevalent in Italian and French tailoring …

—Diane Sustendal

Examples of ventless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Truth Social feels like a MAGA town hall in a ventless conference room, where an endless line of folks step up to the mic to share how the world is out to get them. —Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024

And, even if a new kitchen design doesn’t have an island, ventless cooktops can keep sightlines open, allowing for positioning in front of window views. —Michael Wolf, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

Vent-free or ventless gas inserts for fireplaces require no external venting, so they can be used on interior walls without a chimney. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2023

However, that ventless configuration has its benefits for small spaces and those most interested in a combination model. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023

The dryer is Energy Star-certified and offers ventless installation. —Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023

While this is convenient in homes that don’t have vents already installed, the downside is that ventless dryers take significantly longer to dry loads of laundry—sometimes several hours—and often warm up the room in the process. —Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2023

Other highlights include ventless design and an adjustable thermostat with a remote control. —Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023

Unlike many ethanol tabletop fires, this portable fire pit can be used with multiple alcohol fuels for a clean, ventless fire; the brand recommends bioethanol fuel, isopropyl, or rubbing alcohol. —Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1603, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1902, in the meaning defined above