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

Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

That airflow obstruction sends oxygen levels plummeting, stimulating the pulmonary arteries to squeeze. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 June 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