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
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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air-conditionsimple
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air-conditionssimple
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have air-conditionedperfect
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has air-conditionedperfect
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am air-conditioningprogressive
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are air-conditioningprogressive
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is air-conditioningprogressive
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have been air-conditioningperfect progressive
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has been air-conditioningperfect progressive
Past
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air-conditionedsimple
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had air-conditionedperfect
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was air-conditioningprogressive
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were air-conditioningprogressive
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had been air-conditioningperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of air-condition
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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As the people with microphones and notebooks pushed and shoved in a hot and muggy hallway--”We don’t air-condition the corridors in this county,” cackled one old observer--it suddenly became apparent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
Valerie Wilson, the business administrator for Newark’s public schools, said there’s little public understanding of the high costs and logistical obstacles that districts such as hers would have to overcome to air-condition all their schools.
From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2022
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
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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