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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Open the bathroom door and turn on the fan to improve ventilation.
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Stefan Ionescu
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026
Open the bathroom door and turn on the fan to improve ventilation.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Prevent infestations by repairing leaks, replacing rotting wood, sealing cracks, and improving ventilation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Smoke particles can enter through open windows and doors, ventilation systems and even tiny cracks around the home.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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