air-con
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The infamous air-con unit was later used as an idea for Halloween outfit.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
This can lead to some people developing issues such as a cough or runny nose but air-con only leads to serious problems like infections when units are poorly maintained or unclean.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
Until then Ms Mahapatra advises consumers to dispose of their air-con devices through recycling centres so the HFC inside can be properly reused or destroyed.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
“It was really hot in the hotel but when they put the air-con units on for all eight riders the electricity tripped. So they said: ‘Only one person can have it – Froomey.’”
From The Guardian • Oct. 30, 2018
Thomas wheeled an air-con unit back into his room.
From The Guardian • Oct. 30, 2018
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