: 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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To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.
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Pruning is an essential gardening task that can encourage prolific blooming, help maintain plant shape, and improve airflow between branches.
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Emanuel Gana, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The cropped pants create airflow during hot summer days while still looking neat enough to run errands, grab coffee, or even head to the airport.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Pruning is an essential gardening task that can encourage prolific blooming, help maintain plant shape, and improve airflow between branches.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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