How to Use airflow in a Sentence

airflow

noun
  • 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
  • Generally, these are near water, in areas with good open-canopy airflow, and in low-lying areas.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Cover with a lid that has one or two holes punched for a bit of airflow.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This will minimize airflow, which can cause ice to melt faster.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
  • This shoe has a breathable mesh upper to increase airflow if your feet tend to sweat on long runs.
    Susan Brickell, Health, 15 June 2023
  • So adding a few holes to your tote will help with drainage and airflow circulation.
    Annisa Charles, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
  • Plus, there's a log grate that boosts airflow in your fire, allowing for a better burn.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022

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