airstream
Americannoun
noun
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a wind, esp at a high altitude
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a current of moving air
Etymology
Origin of airstream
Example Sentences
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Think of it as the aircraft's emergency windmill: if both engines fail, or the plane loses normal electrical or hydraulic power, a small turbine drops into the airstream and generates backup power.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The other airstream is kept dry, and it is cooled by being run across a thin aluminum wall that pulls in the cold—but not the humidity—from the first stream.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 29, 2023
Buy or rent an airstream and start a travel blog.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2022
The tape is primarily deployed when weathering has caused a part to be exposed to the airstream.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2022
The horseback game is definitely the biggest draw; technically, the only place to sleep is a chic airstream trailer tucked at the edge of the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
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