: 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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Mesh ventilation at the front and back allows airflow to circulate, which comes in handy when moving between cold cabins and warmer terminals.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Consider investing in a hair dryer with a powerful airflow-to-heat ratio and a focus on your long-term hair goals.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
While space itself is cold, the methods used to cool data centers on earth—airflow, liquid cooling, and fans—do not work in a vacuum.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The egg-crate foam promotes airflow and cushions pressure points, and the zip-off cover is machine-washable for quick refreshes.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Consider investing in a hair dryer with a powerful airflow-to-heat ratio and a focus on your long-term hair goals.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
While space itself is cold, the methods used to cool data centers on earth—airflow, liquid cooling, and fans—do not work in a vacuum.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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