aerator

noun

aer·​a·​tor ˈer-ˌā-tər How to pronounce aerator (audio)
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (such as sewage)

Examples of aerator in a Sentence

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Lime will penetrate the soil and work much more effectively if the lawn is first aerated with a core aerator. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Rent an aerator from one of the big box stores or rental firms. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026 Recommendations include using a filter certified to remove lead, cleaning a faucet’s aerator, using cold water and running water for a short time before using it to clear what sat in pipes. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026 Get an established lawn ready for dormant seeding by using a core aerator. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerator

Word History

Etymology

aerate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerator was in 1844

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“Aerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerator. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

aerator

noun
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (as sewage)
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