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

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

Ms Phillips cannot fly currently, as she is on full ventilation - but after her tracheotomy, she could be able to fly home by air ambulance, her family have been told.

From BBC

Living in cramped homes also exposes them to greater pollution from cooking fuels, traffic and poor ventilation.

From BBC