aerator

noun

aer·​a·​tor ˈer-ˌā-tər How to pronounce aerator (audio)
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (such as sewage)

Examples of aerator in a Sentence

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Renting an aerator is a cost-effective option for occasional aeration, says Smith. Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025 Here are tips from the utility: Remove aerators and screens from all faucets. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 The five-piece set includes a wine stopper, foil cutter, aerator, drip ring and opener. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2024 Residents are advised to take several steps, including removing aerators and screens from faucets, setting water-softening devices to bypass mode, and flushing both outside and indoor plumbing. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerator

Word History

Etymology

aerate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerator was in 1844

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“Aerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerator. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

aerator

noun
: one that aerates
especially : an apparatus for aerating something (as sewage)
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