airflow
noun
Simple meaning
Any flow of air.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehrflohSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛɹfloʊ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Any flow of air, especially the motion of air around a moving aircraft or aerofoil.
“She adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Any flow of air, especially the motion of air around a moving aircraft or aerofoil.
Used this way, airflow is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“She adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “She adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her.”noun
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