: 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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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
That balance between insulation and airflow feels totally dialed in with these Fjallraven pants.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
This duo works together to create the ideal height and to prioritize airflow to your mattress.
—Brittany Loggins, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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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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