ventilation
The movement of fresh air into a room or building to replace old or dirty air. It is important for keeping a home healthy and comfortable.
Examples
3 of 5Please open the window for some ventilation.
Please open the window to let fresh air inside.
The safety inspector checked the factory's ventilation system.
The official checked the machines that move air in the factory.
It is so hot in this room; we need more ventilation!
It is very warm here; we need to get some air moving.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'vent' (a small hole) where the 'air' goes through. Vent-ilation.
Quick Quiz
We need to open the windows to provide better _______ in the kitchen.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ventilation
Examples
Please open the window for some ventilation.
everydayPlease open the window to let fresh air inside.
The safety inspector checked the factory's ventilation system.
formalThe official checked the machines that move air in the factory.
It is so hot in this room; we need more ventilation!
informalIt is very warm here; we need to get some air moving.
Architects design buildings to maximize natural ventilation.
academicPeople who build houses plan them to use the wind for air.
The company will install new ventilation fans next week.
businessThe business is putting in new air fans next week.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
cross ventilation
air moving from one side of a room to the other
mechanical ventilation
using fans to move air
lack of ventilation
when there is no fresh air
Often Confused With
Respiration is the biological act of breathing; ventilation is the physical movement of air in a space.
Evaporation is when water turns into gas; ventilation is about moving air.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about air quality in houses, offices, or kitchens. It sounds more technical than just saying 'fresh air'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it as a countable noun, like 'a ventilation', but it is usually uncountable when talking about the process.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'vent' (a small hole) where the 'air' goes through. Vent-ilation.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'ventilare', which means to blow or fan.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many European countries, 'Lüften' (daily ventilation by opening all windows) is a very important domestic habit.
Quick Quiz
We need to open the windows to provide better _______ in the kitchen.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ventilation
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