: 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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The long sleeves and midi silhouette provide coverage and warmth while the breathable ribbed knit allows for airflow.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The cart’s foldable windshield offers flexibility for airflow, and the 10-inch LCD screen provides real-time stats, including speed and battery life.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Speaking of spring, the Sabre pants also boast a pair of thigh vents for airflow and a soft-to-the-touch polyester backer that’s comfortable even when forgoing full-length base layer bottoms on warmer days.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2025
And firm mattresses can also help hot sleepers and those that struggle with night sweats since the materials don’t compress with pressure, so there is better airflow between the various layers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The cart’s foldable windshield offers flexibility for airflow, and the 10-inch LCD screen provides real-time stats, including speed and battery life.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Speaking of spring, the Sabre pants also boast a pair of thigh vents for airflow and a soft-to-the-touch polyester backer that’s comfortable even when forgoing full-length base layer bottoms on warmer days.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2025
And firm mattresses can also help hot sleepers and those that struggle with night sweats since the materials don’t compress with pressure, so there is better airflow between the various layers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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