: 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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Materials: Select a strong, weather-friendly fabric with mesh panels for airflow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Engineered for strength and energy efficiency, their circular design enhances space, natural light, and airflow.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
The open cell design provides enough airflow to avoid trapping heat.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 31 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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