: 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 shoes also have a meshy upper fabric that’s intended to provide airflow to keep your feet cool, even in the summer heat, along with grooves on the outsole for flexibility.
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Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Both items feature 360-degree airflow vents, which push out air on all sides of the brush head, allowing for a faster drying time and less heat damage.
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Dust on condenser coils can cause overheating, and if airflow is blocked, the compressor works harder and pushes heat risk higher.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Reports have revealed that producing a high-thrust military turbofan involves solving complex engineering problems related to temperature resistance, airflow efficiency, metallurgy, and long-term durability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
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Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Both items feature 360-degree airflow vents, which push out air on all sides of the brush head, allowing for a faster drying time and less heat damage.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Dust on condenser coils can cause overheating, and if airflow is blocked, the compressor works harder and pushes heat risk higher.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Reports have revealed that producing a high-thrust military turbofan involves solving complex engineering problems related to temperature resistance, airflow efficiency, metallurgy, and long-term durability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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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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