air-condition

[air-kuhn-dish-uhn]

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with an air-conditioning system.

2. to treat (air) with such a system.

air-condition

verb

1. (tr) to apply air conditioning to

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-condition¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The air-conditioning - built for Russian winters - was barely adequate in scorching Indian summers.

From BBC

As the air-conditioned bus weaves through the bustling traffic of the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, tour leader Sujoy Sen lists the many sights on the itinerary.

From BBC

Keisha often walks the streets at night or drives around in an air-conditioned car to escape the heat.

From BBC

A passenger who was on the train told BBC Marathi that with the air-conditioning switched off, passengers tried to open the doors to call for help.

From BBC

The majority of Florida’s prison housing units are not air-conditioned.

From Salon

Related Words

• air-cool 
• chill 
• cool down 
• freeze 
• ice 
• refrigerate