airflow

[ air-floh ]

noun

1. the air flowing past or through a moving body, as an airplane or automobile.

airflow

/ ˈɛəˌfləʊ /

noun

1. the flow of air in a wind tunnel or past a moving aircraft, car, train, etc; airstream

Word History and Origins

Origin of airflow¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

The little plastic hinges that swivel out to create airflow are well built—they’ve never broken on me or gotten stuck during thousands of deployments on the resort or in the backcountry.

From Outside Online

The goal of all of these options is to direct airflow through the mask, rather than allowing aerosols to leak around the sides.

From Popular-Science

If you’re going for intense, grill-like heat, this extra bit of airflow will release any steam that could otherwise be trapped and prevent immediate browning.

From Eater

The radiator and brake ducts can close while driving to promote more airflow around the body.

From Popular-Science

A stubborn door was a bit of a relief, in that it didn’t close tight, allowing for better airflow, the chill of which was tempered by a small electric heater.

From Washington Post

Bummer, man: after seven “joint-years,” the airflow increase goes into reverse.

From The Daily Beast

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