air duct
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air duct
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Garvins said tests conducted at the post office, located at 2510 Monterey St., showed no asbestos-containing materials were located within the air duct systems or areas occupied by workers and visitors.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
February, March and April are slow months for air duct cleaners.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Mr. Londonio had initially considered escaping through an air duct in the prison’s gym but soon realized he wouldn’t fit, the F.B.I. agents wrote in their report.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2019
For years, it has been embroiled in lawsuits over its publication of fire and electrical safety standards, air duct leakage standards, nonprofit tax returns and European Union baby pacifier regulations.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2019
“No!” yelled Gregor as he lunged for her, but Boots’s tiny frame seemed to be sucked into the air duct.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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