air-condition

verb

air-con·​di·​tion ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shən 

air-conditioned; air-conditioning; air-conditions

transitive verb

: to equip (something, such as a building or vehicle) with an apparatus for washing air and controlling its humidity and temperature

also : to subject (air) to these processes

air-conditioned

ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shənd 

adjective

an air-conditioned building/room/car

air conditioner noun

air-conditioning

ˌer-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)niŋ 

noun

Examples of air-condition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Airport lounges and planes can be aggressively over-air-conditioned, so a good midweight layer earns its space quickly. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Another 53 are partially air-conditioned, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Every match at this World Cup includes two mandatory three-minute hydration breaks around the 22nd and 67th minutes, regardless of conditions or whether the stadium is air-conditioned. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from air conditioning

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air-condition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

air-condition

verb

air-con·​di·​tion

ˌa(ə)r-kən-ˈdish-ən, 

ˌe(ə)r-

: to equip with a device for cleaning air and controlling its humidity and temperature

air conditioner

-ˈdish-(ə-)nər

noun

air-conditioning

-ˈdish-(ə-)niŋ

noun