: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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Its 60-degree oscillation provides wider airflow to kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms.
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
To get the most physical cooling, though, cover as much of your body with airflow as possible, especially the parts not covered by clothing, Schiavon adds.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 5 June 2024
Cougar’s case engineers tilted its side-panel air inlet toward the center of the case’s interior to reduce airflow turbulence.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The mesh upper allows plenty of airflow, leaving behind odors and sweaty feet.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
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Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
To get the most physical cooling, though, cover as much of your body with airflow as possible, especially the parts not covered by clothing, Schiavon adds.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 5 June 2024
Cougar’s case engineers tilted its side-panel air inlet toward the center of the case’s interior to reduce airflow turbulence.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The mesh upper allows plenty of airflow, leaving behind odors and sweaty feet.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 30 May 2024
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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