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air-con

British

/ ˈɛəˌkɒn /

noun

informal air conditioning

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This can lead to some people developing issues such as a cough or runny nose but air-con only leads to serious problems like infections when units are poorly maintained or unclean.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

For Ms Mahapatra, the need for air-con is clear - it reduces heat-related deaths - but the industry needs to change.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

You should also turn on your rear windscreen heater, and use air-con if you have it to ensure your windows do not fog up.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

“It was really hot in the hotel but when they put the air-con units on for all eight riders the electricity tripped. So they said: ‘Only one person can have it – Froomey.’”

From The Guardian • Oct. 30, 2018

But Close is in high spirits and radiates such warmth I barely notice the chill from the tower block’s air-con.

From The Guardian • Dec. 16, 2017

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