Word
airflow
Phoneticsair·flow, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɹfɫoʊ/
UK/ˈeəfləʊ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the movement of air, especially through a room or around a moving object.
n. the movement of air through a space or around a solid object, often in a controlled or directed manner.
Examples
“The open windows provide good airflow through the house.”
“Engineers designed the car's sleek body to improve airflow and reduce fuel consumption.”
“Proper airflow is critical in data centres to prevent servers from overheating and to ensure the efficient operation of cooling systems.”
Examples
simple
“The open windows provide good airflow through the house.”
contextual
“Engineers designed the car's sleek body to improve airflow and reduce fuel consumption.”
complex
“Proper airflow is critical in data centres to prevent servers from overheating and to ensure the efficient operation of cooling systems.”
Usage
Typically used in technical or functional contexts regarding ventilation or aerodynamics.
Real-World Examples
“Since the tiles sit close to the roof, there's less airflow than with standard solar panels mounted on a roof.” “In flats which have windows on one side only, open doors and use a fan to encourage airflow.” “These measure the pressure of airflows within a 60-degree range, so can capture flows at different angles — unlike pitot tubes.” Etymology
From air + flow.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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