ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌven-tə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
a
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
b(1)
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
(2)
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
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The site is naturally of great archaeological interest, but there has been little to no research on the acoustics of the site, particularly the ventilation channels—one of Derinkuyu's most unique features, according to Sezin Nas, an architectural acoustician at Istanbul Galata University in Turkey.
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ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
The spurts of the log drums feel like trickling beads of sweat down the body, but the whistling ad-libs interspersed throughout the song add more ventilation.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The semi-sheer material promotes great ventilation, and a front tie detail that elevates the look.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Boats have ventilation switches on the dash panel that should be switched on every time a boat is used.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
The spurts of the log drums feel like trickling beads of sweat down the body, but the whistling ad-libs interspersed throughout the song add more ventilation.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 30 May 2025
The semi-sheer material promotes great ventilation, and a front tie detail that elevates the look.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Boats have ventilation switches on the dash panel that should be switched on every time a boat is used.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilation
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“Ventilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the act or process of ventilating
2
: circulation of air
a room with good ventilation
3
: a system or means of providing fresh air
Medical Definition
ventilation
noun
ven·ti·la·tion
ˌvent-ᵊl-ˈā-shən
1
: the circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs or gills that is basic to respiration
2
: artificial respiration of the lungs
3
: the circulation of air through a space and especially an enclosed space
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