air-condition

American  

[air-kuhn-dish-uhn] / ˈɛər kənˌdɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with an air-conditioning system.

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

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air-condition British  

verb

1. (tr) to apply air conditioning to

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Etymology

Origin of air-condition

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

People die in stifling homes, apartments and trailers they can’t afford to air-condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

The department has discussed plans to eventually air-condition all prisons at a projected cost of more than $1 billion, but still needs the funding.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

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

Ever once in a while, that air-condition motor go phheeewww.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

Related Words

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