: 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 criss-cross cutouts show a small amount of skin at the waist, while a larger cutout enhances airflow at the back.
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, the design is flattering on the waist and allows airflow to keep you cool in the heat.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, the design is flattering on the waist and allows airflow to keep you cool in the heat.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 4 May. 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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