How to Use airflow in a Sentence

airflow

noun
  • Those hedges can grow in, so make sure there’s a bit of space for airflow.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
  • Then leave the iPhone in a dry area with airflow, Apple says.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Cut back any shrubs or plants from around the unit that may be blocking the airflow.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022
  • Cover with a lid that has one or two holes punched for a bit of airflow.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • But even that won’t save your buns if a large sheet pan is blocking the airflow.
    Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2022
  • The criss-cross cutouts show a small amount of skin at the waist, while a larger cutout enhances airflow at the back.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
  • And no need to worry about rot and fungus since the base has slots to allow airflow through the soil.
    Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Offshore airflow will help heat much of the region to daytime highs in the low to mid 80s.
    oregonlive, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Open windows and turn on the range hood fan to allow airflow.
    Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The brush is lined with vents to ensure good airflow and leave your hair nice and bouncy.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • They are used to shift logs around to increase airflow and keep the flames going strong.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Then, hang the cut stems upside down in a dry area with good airflow until the fruits, leaves, and stems are dry.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Inside, of course, the airflow comes from fans or HVAC systems.
    Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
  • 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
  • Even with this smaller space, the food still didn’t touch and there was ample airflow.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The new design keeps the airflow closer to the sides of the car, creating a smaller wake.
    New York Times, 8 May 2022
  • Place the screens or drying racks in a dark, warm, and dry spot with good airflow and allow the bulbs to dry for two to four weeks.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
  • And stay away from tight clothing, which can block airflow.
    Carmel Wroth, NPR, 6 June 2024
  • For the rest of you, your air fryer is also still just an oven — but there is greater airflow.
    Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The 2-tier roof lets in airflow while the solid structure keeps rainfall out.
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • The Relaxed But Not Leased maxi dress has a thigh-high side slit to let plenty of airflow in for those warmer fall days.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • That speeds the airflow up, squeezes it south and points it directly at Belmont Shore.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Even though there’s a tight weave on these sheets, there was enough airflow so that the tester felt warm and cozy, but not overheated.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Tompkins asked the workers to puncture the drums to increase airflow during the burning, and to leave the bung holes atop the drums open.
    Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Instead of a rear wiper, there is a flow-through slot in the spoiler at the top of the tailgate that directs airflow across the rear glass to keep it clear.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 28 June 2022
  • The sound artists captured the audio of the suit’s zippers going up and down, as well as the airflow within the helmets.
    Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Mesh sides are better for airflow, but both options will help keep out bugs and rain.
    Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The soft and stretchy mesh upper allows for plenty of airflow, so your feet will feel (and smell) fresh all night long.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Stalling is when the angle of an airplane’s wings relative to the airflow is too great, causing the plane to lose lift.
    Edward C. Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2024
  • If the pegs are too close together or there’s a lot of overcrowding in the rack, airflow will be reduced and drying will take longer, so look for one that provides enough space between items.
    Sarah Bradley, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024

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