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
Letter is the informal commissioner of the group, made up mostly of government workers who choose not to pay extra to air-condition the gym.
From Washington Post • Dec. 25, 2019
Birds can’t protect wetlands, can’t manage a fishery, can’t air-condition their nests.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2018
You’d think they’d at least air-condition the place.
From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose
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