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

That’s a facility that is going to have lower-light conditions and different airflow. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Remove canes in the center of the rose to create a vase shape that allows good airflow in the center of the bush to help prevent disease. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

As the aircraft accelerates and the conditions become suitable for ramjet operation, airflow can be redirected so that the ramjet becomes the primary source of propulsion. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Both the seat and backrest utilize Sihoo's FlexWeave mesh, which is designed to facilitate airflow while flexing with your body movements. — New Atlas, 8 Sep. 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