airflow

noun

air·​flow ˈer-ˌflō 

: 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

Examples of airflow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And don’t forget to also incorporate one of her expert tips, which is to allow for slight gaps between the wooden slats to help with airflow. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

Helmholtz resonance occurs when air trapped in a cavity oscillates back and forth in response to airflow. — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Rather than relying on a single comfort feature, a sleep setup may benefit from considering support, pressure relief, airflow, and temperature regulation. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

The team studied aerodynamic performance, airflow transitions, stability and structural deformation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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