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

To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026

For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

If your bedroom is air-conditioned in the summer, wash your sheets at least once a week. —Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from air conditioning

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air-condition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

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