air-condition
Americanverb (used with object)
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to furnish with an air-conditioning system.
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to treat (air) with such a system.
verb
Etymology
Origin of air-condition
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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People die in stifling homes, apartments and trailers they can’t afford to air-condition.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023
Swaine’s wish list is very specific: an updated heating and air-condition system and, ultimately, a space to grow and add exhibits.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2020
Only then did they test the babies’ urine, thinking, according to one doctor, that a pathogen or agent in a heating or air-condition unit might have caused the infants’ sudden ailment.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2020
Birds can’t protect wetlands, can’t manage a fishery, can’t air-condition their nests.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2018
Ever once in a while, that air-condition motor go phheeewww.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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