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

The secret to this quiet performance is a bottom-up airflow design that draws cool ambient air through an intake ring at the edge of the circular base and then up through the heat-generating hardware. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Thick layers of grease, food splatters, and burned-on food can block airflow and vents and reduce how well heat circulates. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Aggressive maneuvering exposes external equipment to aerodynamic loads, vibration, and changing airflow. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Natural airflow through the cabin is enhanced by a solar chimney design that utilizes rising warm air to improve interior ventilation. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 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