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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Investing in a quality aerator like this can ensure your lawn gets the nutrients and water needed to thrive even through the colder months. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 Clear the Aerator The aerator is one of the first things to check when there is an issue with the water pressure at your kitchen sink. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 Comprising two capsules, two wine stoppers, a bottle sleeve, and the Pivot aerator, the system infuses bottles with Argon gas as wine is poured. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 Aerating the lawn and bare areas first with a lawn service or your own pitchfork or hand aerator allows grass seeds to go directly into the root areas for better germination. Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024 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 9 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

aerator

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