: 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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Cryo-Chamber cooling uses intentional airflow and whisper-quiet fans to keep your internals safe and stable, even during marathon sessions.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of these high-tech tools generate advanced circulation power to achieve pristine indoor air quality, plus special features like precise airflow settings, and different oscillation, cooling, and heating modes.
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.
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PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Each of these high-tech tools generate advanced circulation power to achieve pristine indoor air quality, plus special features like precise airflow settings, and different oscillation, cooling, and heating modes.
—Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 13 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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