: 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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For gas fireplaces, make sure the burner and logs are properly positioned and that the vents are unobstructed, as improper airflow can cause excess soot.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Engineers optimized the turbine and compressor layout using advanced simulation tools to improve airflow and overall performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
My biggest tip is to hold the barrel horizontally, with the airflow directed downward, so the ends curve under into that soft, bouncy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The wide neckline on this raw-hem, off-the-shoulder slouchy pullover allows for extra airflow on warmer days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Engineers optimized the turbine and compressor layout using advanced simulation tools to improve airflow and overall performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
My biggest tip is to hold the barrel horizontally, with the airflow directed downward, so the ends curve under into that soft, bouncy finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The wide neckline on this raw-hem, off-the-shoulder slouchy pullover allows for extra airflow on warmer days.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 2 Mar. 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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