: 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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Lawns need access to sunlight and airflow, just like all garden plants.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Some of the latest diffuser technology, introduced by Dyson in the brand’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer last year, features a reverse airflow setting that draws hair into the diffuser’s bowl to stretch and dry curls or dry waves for effortless, French girl-style ‘dos.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Faulty APUs can leak oil into the plane’s airflow system, allowing toxic fumes and odors to spread through the cabin, potentially even when the units aren’t running.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Know the Proper Storage Conditions To facilitate airflow, always provide enough space between items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Some of the latest diffuser technology, introduced by Dyson in the brand’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer last year, features a reverse airflow setting that draws hair into the diffuser’s bowl to stretch and dry curls or dry waves for effortless, French girl-style ‘dos.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Faulty APUs can leak oil into the plane’s airflow system, allowing toxic fumes and odors to spread through the cabin, potentially even when the units aren’t running.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Know the Proper Storage Conditions To facilitate airflow, always provide enough space between items.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 4 Oct. 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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