air hole

noun

variants or airhole
ˈer-ˌhōl How to pronounce air hole (audio)
Synonyms of air holenext
: a hole to admit or discharge air

Examples of air hole in a Sentence

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Designed with air holes to keep the mouse alive, this live trap has no poison or glue. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 This uses air holes to create a flow which burns off excess smoke. — Simon Heptinstall december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025 Chandler gets awfully cozy in his new digs (just don't cover his air hole). — Gretchen Hansen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 About 7 or 8 pieces in the middle had the big holes and to each side there were others that a bit smaller air holes. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for air hole

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air hole was in 1601

Rhymes for air hole

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“Air hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20hole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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