air conditioning

American  

[air kuhn-dish-uh-ning] / ˈɛər kənˈdɪʃ ə nɪŋ /

noun

1. a system or process for controlling the temperature, humidity, and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior, as of an office, theater, laboratory, or house, especially one capable of cooling.

2. an air-conditioning system or unit.

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air conditioning British  

noun

1. a system or process for controlling the temperature and sometimes the humidity and purity of the air in a house, etc

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Other Word Forms

• air conditioner noun
• air-conditioning adjective

Etymology

Origin of air conditioning

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has led the way in setting up a network of climate shelters in libraries, schools and other public buildings with air conditioning.

From Barron's

We asked ChatGPT, which advised “embodied in-person work” such as heating and air conditioning technician, pool cleaner.

From The Wall Street Journal

The region’s cool temperatures are ideal for data centers, reducing the need to cool them with air conditioning and water.

From The Wall Street Journal

What do a used car retailer, building materials provider and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company have in common?

From Barron's

What do a used car retailer, building materials provider and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company have in common?

From Barron's