airflow

noun

air·​flow ˈer-ˌflō 

: 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

Examples of airflow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Dyson’s Air Multiplier technology amplifies airflow by 3x for faster drying. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Drying towels separately prevents longer drying times caused by restricted airflow and moisture differences. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Ice accumulation poses a serious threat to aircraft because even a thin layer can disrupt airflow over the wings, reducing lift and making a plane more difficult to control. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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