air-condition

verb

air-con·​di·​tion ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shən 

air-conditioned; air-conditioning; air-conditions

transitive verb

: to equip (something, such as a building or vehicle) with an apparatus for washing air and controlling its humidity and temperature

also : to subject (air) to these processes

air-conditioned

ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shənd 

adjective

an air-conditioned building/room/car

air conditioner noun

air-conditioning

ˌer-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)niŋ 

noun

Examples of air-condition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For some, the temperature within the shipping containers, although air-conditioned, was deeply uncomfortable. —Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 18 July 2024

The intrigue: The new-ish (and air-conditioned) stadium was likely a major factor in the MLB's decision to host All-Star events in Texas. —Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 17 July 2024

Mar Pietra’s subterranean garage is air-conditioned and spans more than 4,100 square feet. —Ray Parisi, CNBC, 12 July 2024

Although the break room is air-conditioned, McAllister said the workspace has no temperature controls. —Niko Kommenda, Washington Post, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from air conditioning

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

air-condition

verb

air-con·​di·​tion

ˌa(ə)r-kən-ˈdish-ən,

ˌe(ə)r-

: to equip with a device for cleaning air and controlling its humidity and temperature

air conditioner

-ˈdish-(ə-)nər

noun

air-conditioning

-ˈdish-(ə-)niŋ

noun