How to Use airflow in a Sentence

airflow

noun
  • Plus, the small side slits adds even more airflow to the sporty skirt.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Plants need airflow around their leaves and room for their roots to spread.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Those hedges can grow in, so make sure there’s a bit of space for airflow.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024
  • The best way to achieve this is to focus on airflow.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This led him to the concept of airflow.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Less airflow means more moisture is trapped for longer.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The airflow is great with these sheets, keeping me nice and cool.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The airflow helps screens dry faster and gets you back to done sooner.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Cover with a lid that has one or two holes punched for a bit of airflow.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • One side of each vestibule door folds up to increase airflow near the ground.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Cut back any shrubs or plants from around the unit that may be blocking the airflow.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022
  • But even that won’t save your buns if a large sheet pan is blocking the airflow.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Open windows and turn on the range hood fan to allow airflow.
    — Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2022
  • This is caused by excess moisture and or lack of airflow.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • To increase your airflow, having a fan close by can be a big help.
    — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2020
  • The low sides and roomy nature of the sheet pan assist with the airflow.
    — Washington Post, 15 May 2021
  • Clippings that are too long can block airflow to the soil below.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • Reduced airflow or warm air coming out of the vents.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The towels need space for airflow and to tumble.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • The towels need space for airflow and to tumble.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Look for shirts with mesh vents under the arms and on the back that improve airflow.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Proper airflow can help dry leaves and strengthen stems.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • The brush is lined with vents to ensure good airflow and leave your hair nice and bouncy.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The wide-leg cut feels right on trend and allows for good airflow in summer temps.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • The truth is that fabric needs proper airflow.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Even with this smaller space, the food still didn’t touch and there was ample airflow.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Still, a fan with a stable base and a wide, pet-safe grille can help improve airflow.
    — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
  • Make sure to space them at least 6 inches apart to provide good airflow.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Choose three airflow speeds and three heat options to get the settings just right for your hair.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

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