airless
Americanadjective
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lacking air.
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that is without fresh air; stuffy.
a dark, airless hallway.
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that is without a breeze; still.
an airless July day.
adjective
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lacking fresh air; stuffy or sultry
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devoid of air
Other Word Forms
- airlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of airless
Example Sentences
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It’s a cold, dusty, desert world, nearly airless.
From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025
He is confined to a small, airless room with six other Israelis, all men considerably younger than Mr. Sharabi, who was 51 at the time of his kidnapping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
The losses accumulate and can be a decisive factor for a planet evolving into a habitable world or an airless rock.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024
We can hear the muscles rippling under Jackie’s skin, and the ominous difference between quiet and airless.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024
They were as cramped and airless as coffins.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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