: 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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This is caused by excess moisture and or lack of airflow.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The curved leg promotes airflow and ease, which is especially welcome on long travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Hyde Lane’s European flax linen set offers optimal airflow and features a classic box-stitch design that prevents the filling from shifting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
The curved leg promotes airflow and ease, which is especially welcome on long travel days.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Hyde Lane’s European flax linen set offers optimal airflow and features a classic box-stitch design that prevents the filling from shifting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 14 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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