ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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Additionally, prevent any foul odors or mildew from forming by leaving the dishwasher door slightly open to allow for good ventilation.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
No one wants to go back to the days of tenements and apartments with insufficient ventilation or light.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
To lower indoor humidity quickly, use your air conditioning and open doors and windows to increase ventilation.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Emergency responders, including police officers and firefighters, are also allowed to remove a child from a vehicle if the child appears to be in danger due to heat or lack of ventilation.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
No one wants to go back to the days of tenements and apartments with insufficient ventilation or light.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
To lower indoor humidity quickly, use your air conditioning and open doors and windows to increase ventilation.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Emergency responders, including police officers and firefighters, are also allowed to remove a child from a vehicle if the child appears to be in danger due to heat or lack of ventilation.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ventilation
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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