air door

American  

noun

1. a strong current of temperature-controlled air in an entryway, used instead of a door.

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Example Sentences

The company has been ramping up production and getting its business back on track, after the blowout of an Alaska Air door plug in 2024 exposed Boeing to tighter regulatory scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal

The plane maker reversed course in 2024 after the blowout of an Alaska Air door plug exposed persistent quality-control problems on the factory floor.

From The Wall Street Journal

When another company trademarked the words “air door” in the 1990s, I sued in federal court.

From New York Times

Air door and air curtain are common terms.

From New York Times