airless

[ air-lis ]

adjective

1. lacking air.
2. that is without fresh air; stuffy:

   a dark, airless hallway.

3. that is without a breeze; still:

   an airless July day.

airless

/ ˈɛəlɪs /

adjective

1. lacking fresh air; stuffy or sultry
2. devoid of air

Derived Forms

• ˈairlessness, noun

Other Words From

• airless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of airless¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; air ¹ + -less

Example Sentences

Kimura adds, "In future work, our results could also help to reveal the relative ages of surfaces on airless bodies and assist in the accurate interpretation of remote sensing data obtained from these bodies."

From Science Daily

The losses accumulate and can be a decisive factor for a planet evolving into a habitable world or an airless rock.

From Science Daily

We can hear the muscles rippling under Jackie’s skin, and the ominous difference between quiet and airless.

From Los Angeles Times

The thick, airless sky turned dark as it began to rain, and we hopped in Mr. Kudjie’s van for a ride home.

From New York Times

This airless sensation has overtaken our collective imagination, too, infiltrating the spaces of the mind.

From New York Times

Related Words

• stifling
• stuffy