: 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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Ensure there's sufficient airflow.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The pillows have a 250 thread-count cotton shell that is thin and breathable, allowing for airflow around the head.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The eerie green glow illuminating the cleanroom wasn't festive lighting but the result of a long exposure combined with a small indicator lamp on the wall, an unassuming signal that the airflow in the room was just right.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Storing cucumbers in a mesh bag or a similar container allows airflow and prevents excess moisture.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The pillows have a 250 thread-count cotton shell that is thin and breathable, allowing for airflow around the head.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The eerie green glow illuminating the cleanroom wasn't festive lighting but the result of a long exposure combined with a small indicator lamp on the wall, an unassuming signal that the airflow in the room was just right.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Storing cucumbers in a mesh bag or a similar container allows airflow and prevents excess moisture.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 28 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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