: 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 lightweight material and slightly oversized silhouette facilitate a ton of airflow.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
So adding a few holes to your tote will help with drainage and airflow circulation.
—Annisa Charles, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
So adding a few holes to your tote will help with drainage and airflow circulation.
—Annisa Charles, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for airflow
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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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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