ventilation

noun
UK: /ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/

  1. The process of replacing stale air with fresh air in a room or building.

    1. The room needs better ventilation.
    2. Adequate ventilation is crucial to prevent the build-up of harmful gases inside the lab.

  2. A system or means of providing fresh air.

    1. This house has good ventilation.
    2. The coal mine's ventilation system was upgraded to improve safety for the workers.

Synonyms

airing circulation
ventilation verb

  1. To provide a room or building with fresh air.

    1. Ventilate the room well.
    2. It is important to properly ventilate the greenhouse to prevent mold growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ventilation" in English means: The process of replacing stale air with fresh air in a room or building., A system or means of providing fresh air..

The phonetic transcription of "ventilation" is /ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌventɪˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ventilation": airing, circulation.

Example usage of "ventilation": "The room needs better ventilation.". More examples on the page.