How to Use aerator in a Sentence

aerator

noun
  • Rent an aerator from one of the big box stores or rental firms.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Also some lakes have aerators that keep water open or lead to thin ice.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
  • If that doesn't open things up, check to see if the aerator is removable.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2022
  • Rent an aerator that cuts the plugs out of the soil and deposits them on the soil surface.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Clean the faucet aerator screens by removing them from all faucets.
    — Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2021
  • Add fountains or aerators to ponds.
    — Ryan Brennan april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Use the toothbrush to scrub the aerator to unclog any holes if needed.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Screw the aerator back onto the faucet head, then run the water to flush out any debris.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Soak the aerator parts in a cup of straight white vinegar for 30 minutes to an hour.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Soak the aerator parts in a cup of straight white vinegar for 30 minutes to an hour.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Use a core aerator before spreading seeds to boost soil contact.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Clean aerators and screens and reattach to faucets, shower heads and fixtures.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • First, customers should remove the faucet screens (aka, aerators) from the ends of their fixtures.
    — Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
  • One of our favorites is a pair of lawn aerator shoes by Abco Tech.
    — Melissa Nott, chicagotribune.com, 28 Mar. 2021
  • Add a fountain or aerator to ponds, or use fish that eat mosquito larvae.
    — Ryan Brennan april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In ponds and water features, add a fountain or aerator, or stock fish that eat larvae.
    — Ryan Brennan april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Rinse the aerator prior to re-installing.
    — Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Use a core aerator instead of a spike aerator.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • If the soil is compacted, use an aerator – also available at rental shops – to open it up.
    — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2021
  • Not everyone has the same budget for lawn aerators, so this list includes a wide range of prices, as well.
    — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
  • If an aerator is still plugged, use a pin or needle to poke out grit, or buy a new aerator for a few dollars.
    — Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Twist an inexpensive, low-flow aerator onto the tip of your kitchen faucet.
    — Jessica Press, Redbook, 13 Apr. 2011
  • The five-piece set includes a wine stopper, foil cutter, aerator, drip ring and opener.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Pour wine through this aerator to remove tannins and enhance its flavor.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Flush the water Unscrew and remove the faucet aerator or screen.
    — Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022
  • When the bottle is empty, all your parents need to do is pop the aerator off and run it under water to clean.
    — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Some irrigation lines are close to the soil surface and can be damaged by an aerator.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Rent an aerator from one of the large box stores to create channels in the lawn from the surface into the root system.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Mar. 2023
  • This is a decanter, aerator, server and centerpiece all in one!
    — Alicia Cypress, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2020
  • If your water isn't flowing from your faucet like usual, the likely culprit is a clogged aerator.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026

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