: 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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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The next probable concept is airflow.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Louver windows help maximize airflow.
—Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Over time, dust on the grills can block airflow, reducing the fan's effectiveness.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 18 May. 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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