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

Unlike skinny and slim styles, wide-leg jeans don’t cling to your legs, which provides more airflow on hot summer days. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

It should also be located in an area that gets good airflow and that isn’t isolated from the rest of the home. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

The tiered skirt is breezy, while the flowy puff sleeves offer plenty of airflow. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

To keep things running smoothly, the cooling system has been rerouted to the front for better efficiency and cleaner airflow through the rear tunnels. — New Atlas, 11 July 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