air-condition

verb

air-con·​di·​tion ˌer-kən-ˈdi-shən How to pronounce air-condition (audio)
air-conditioned; air-conditioning; air-conditions
Synonyms of air-conditionnext

transitive verb

: to equip (something, such as a building or vehicle) with an apparatus for washing air and controlling its humidity and temperature
also : to subject (air) to these processes
air-conditioned adjective
an air-conditioned building/room/car
air conditioner noun
air-conditioning noun

Examples of air-condition in a Sentence

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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Every match at this World Cup includes two mandatory three-minute hydration breaks around the 22nd and 67th minutes, regardless of conditions or whether the stadium is air-conditioned. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 29 June 2026 For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for air-condition

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from air conditioning

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air-condition was in 1914

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“Air-condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-condition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

air-condition

verb
air-con·​di·​tion
ˌa(ə)r-kən-ˈdish-ən
ˌe(ə)r-
: to equip with a device for cleaning air and controlling its humidity and temperature
air conditioner
-ˈdish-(ə-)nər
noun
air-conditioning
-ˈdish-(ə-)niŋ
noun

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