ventilation

American  

[ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of ventilating.

2. the state of being ventilated.

3. facilities or equipment for providing ventilation.

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ventilation British  

/ ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of ventilating or the state of being ventilated

2. an installation in a building that provides a supply of fresh air

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Other Word Forms

• nonventilation noun
• overventilation noun
• reventilation noun
• underventilation noun
• ventilative adjective
• ventilatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of ventilation

1425–75; late Middle English ventilacioun < Latin ventilātiōn- (stem of ventilātiō ), equivalent to ventilāt ( us ) ( ventilate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Today, between the forensic reconstruction of fires and sophisticated modeling, we can understand fires with precision smoke and heat movements, ventilation effects and the interaction of sprinklers.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, it has been dogged by infection outbreaks and concerns around the water and ventilation systems.

From BBC

What do a used car retailer, building materials provider and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company have in common?

From Barron's

What do a used car retailer, building materials provider and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company have in common?

From Barron's

The conditions in the Sears building have been challenging, and some parents have expressed concerns over such issues as crowding, security, ventilation and lack of green space.

From Los Angeles Times