: 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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The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a breathable innerspring mattress with a cooling system that allows for airflow and keeps the heat away from the body.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
In addition, good airflow from under the eaves or soffit area along the underside of the roof and out through the roof vents is essential.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Facing temperatures that can reach above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summers, the family has also installed many climate-friendly solutions: The timber lattices, for example, allow for airflow while dimming the sunlight in the middle of the day, emphasizing natural climate control as a priority.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
In addition, good airflow from under the eaves or soffit area along the underside of the roof and out through the roof vents is essential.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Facing temperatures that can reach above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summers, the family has also installed many climate-friendly solutions: The timber lattices, for example, allow for airflow while dimming the sunlight in the middle of the day, emphasizing natural climate control as a priority.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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