How to Use ventilation in a Sentence

ventilation

noun
  • The phones are in a tiny 5-by-7-foot box that is shared by three phone callers and no ventilation or air flow.
    Daniel White, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
  • The jacket is made of 600D nylon with large mesh panels for ventilation at the chest, back, and under the arms.
    Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
  • When comparing the best grow tents, look for the ones with more ports for grow lights and ventilation systems.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The buttons on the console come from the soon-to-retire Vantage, as do the heating and ventilation dials.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 11 July 2023
  • And thanks to the rear and front ventilation on the leg panels, there was no overheating during climbs.
    Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 14 Oct. 2022
  • The best birdhouses have sloped roofs and gaps for ventilation, and this birdhouse has both.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
  • Up top, your light linen camp shirt will allow a breeze to flow right through it, and roomy shorts will give the kind of ventilation your trousers could never reach.
    Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The ventilation holes on the sides of this composter can allow compost to leak out when turning.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The channels on top give your feet some nice ventilation in warm weather.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2023
  • Rhine was working on the same ventilation shaft as Jones when the explosion struck.
    Madeleine O'Neill, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
  • All four main seats get heating and ventilation, plus the front seats get a massage function.
    Mark Andrews, WIRED, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Good ventilation also plays an important role in curbing the spread of the virus.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • There are ventilation holes all around the sides, which helps with oxygen and preventing bad odors.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • For this, find a soap dish that offers proper drainage and ventilation beneath the bar, so that the soap never rests in a pool of water.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
  • The roof also has three points of ventilation, which Dyllan cut and added herself.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The jacket is made of breathable fabric and features a ventilation system in the back to help keep you cool and dry when sporting.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Remove the clamps around the ventilation hose and use a small vacuum attachment to clean it out.
    Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • What are my options for ventilation and filtering the air in my home?
    Sarah Stark, SELF, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Don’t forget to get some fans going and open the windows for ventilation.
    Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
  • And better ventilation of steamy rooms, such as the kitchen, laundry room or bathrooms, might help.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The mesh walls provide plenty of ventilation while giving you a clear view of the outdoors, and the tent’s fabric top has 50+ UV protection against the sun.
    Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
  • But for large areas with proper ventilation, this heater will get the job done quickly.
    Gannon Burgett, Car and Driver, 28 Mar. 2023
  • To avoid goggles that fog up while skiing, make sure to pick a pair with proper ventilation on the top, bottom and sides of your goggles.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The elastane and polyester blend wicks away sweat while providing ventilation for the wearer.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Some brands, like Geox, sell shoes designed for ventilation, Glaser says.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 31 May 2024
  • It’s made from sturdy plastic with ventilation holes on the side to prevent damp, dirty clothes from smelling up your closet.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Most of them are made of metal mesh or have ventilation holes, which means steam can escape while the frying oil does its magic.
    Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Sounds like a job for face masks and better indoor ventilation.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 July 2022
  • Also keep in mind that bathrooms with poorer ventilation benefit from more frequent squeegeeing because the process can help reduce mold and mildew growth.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2024
  • These contain modern ventilation, lighting, and heating systems that can malfunction and start a fire.
    Kenny Torrella, Vox, 16 Sep. 2024

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