ventilation

[ ven-tl-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of ventilating.
2. the state of being ventilated.
3. facilities or equipment for providing ventilation.

ventilation

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈventiˌlatory, adjective
• ˈventiˌlative, adjective

Other Words From

• ven·ti·la·to·ry [ven, -tl-, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• nonven·ti·lation noun
• over·venti·lation noun
• reven·ti·lation noun
• under·venti·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventilation¹

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

Example Sentences

The natural ventilation system and underfloor heating were seen as groundbreaking in environmental terms.

From BBC

It’s made from breathable, water-resistant fabric and has ventilation zippers to keep you cool.

From Los Angeles Times

However, a safety review found ventilation, fire safety and flooding problems and the project was halted.

From BBC

When a city investigator arrived they found a property that looked “like a warehouse” with bedrooms that had no windows for ventilation and “one shared restroom for the whole facility.”

From Los Angeles Times

The campus was built in 2015, but concerns were raised over the safety of water and ventilation systems.

From BBC