: 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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Fill raised beds with a custom mix of topsoil, compost, and lava sand, and add trellises for support and airflow.
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Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The wide-leg cut feels right on trend and allows for good airflow in summer temps.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The loose legs still allow for airflow like a flowy pair of shorts, but with a light layer of cotton and linen fabric to keep the sun’s heat off your skin when the temperatures and UV index are both climbing.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
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Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The wide-leg cut feels right on trend and allows for good airflow in summer temps.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
The loose legs still allow for airflow like a flowy pair of shorts, but with a light layer of cotton and linen fabric to keep the sun’s heat off your skin when the temperatures and UV index are both climbing.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 27 Jun. 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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