airflow

[ air-floh ]

/ ˈɛərˌfloʊ /

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noun

the air flowing past or through a moving body, as an airplane or automobile.

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Origin of airflow

First recorded in 1910–15; air¹ + flow

Words nearby airflow

air express, airfare, airfield, air filter, air fleet, airflow, airfoil, Air Force, Air Force Cross, Air Force One, airframe

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How to use airflow in a sentence

The little plastic hinges that swivel out to create airflow are well built—they’ve never broken on me or gotten stuck during thousands of deployments on the resort or in the backcountry.
These Goggles Let You Ski Fog-Free|Joe Jackson|February 12, 2021|Outside Online
The goal of all of these options is to direct airflow through the mask, rather than allowing aerosols to leak around the sides.
The CDC says COVID-19 is no match for two masks|Sara Chodosh|February 11, 2021|Popular-Science
If you’re going for intense, grill-like heat, this extra bit of airflow will release any steam that could otherwise be trapped and prevent immediate browning.
Don’t Fear the Broiler|Elazar Sontag|February 11, 2021|Eater
The radiator and brake ducts can close while driving to promote more airflow around the body.
Audi’s e-Tron GT charges up fast, but turns even faster|Stan Horaczek|February 10, 2021|Popular-Science

A stubborn door was a bit of a relief, in that it didn’t close tight, allowing for better airflow, the chill of which was tempered by a small electric heater.
Georgetown gains a little gem in Lutèce|Tom Sietsema|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
Bummer, man: after seven “joint-years,” the airflow increase goes into reverse.
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British Dictionary definitions for airflow

airflow

/ (ˈɛəˌfləʊ) /

noun

the flow of air in a wind tunnel or past a moving aircraft, car, train, etc; airstream

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