air-condition

[ air-kuhn-dish-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with an air-conditioning system.
2. to treat (air) with such a system.

air-condition

verb

1. tr to apply air conditioning to

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-condition¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

We were picked up from our hotel by a sharply dressed driver in a luxury, air-conditioned sedan before game-planning the tour.

From Salon

The desperation caused by precious food stuffs going to waste in warm fridges and freezers was exacerbated by citizens going for days with no air-conditioning or ceiling fans in the island's stifling heat.

From BBC

“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the heat advisory said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the port of Campeche, an air-conditioned bus whisks tourists from the train station to the city center.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Nigerian army took over the museum because it was the only building around with air-conditioning so they would use artefacts as firewood to cook their food,” he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• air-cool
• chill
• cool down
• freeze
• ice
• refrigerate