: 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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Volpe, celebrity stylist Linen is a highly breathable fabric that creates some airflow on days when a good breeze is nowhere to be found, and celebrities have taken note.
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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Those feet help ensure a steady grip on your desk and provide a large channel underneath the laptop for airflow.
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Using a fan can also help improve airflow during hot summer nights.
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Above the battery is a vent to allow airflow over the rider, but it was covered by a velcro patch since the weather was cool.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
Those feet help ensure a steady grip on your desk and provide a large channel underneath the laptop for airflow.
—Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Using a fan can also help improve airflow during hot summer nights.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
Above the battery is a vent to allow airflow over the rider, but it was covered by a velcro patch since the weather was cool.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.
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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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