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US/ˌven.təˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
the system or process of letting fresh air move into and through a room or building
In context
Traditional tube houses have an open courtyard in the middle for light and ventilation.
Poor ventilation in the kitchen leaves the whole flat smelling of fried fish.
Good ventilation helps stop mold from growing on bathroom walls.
Words that go with ventilation
adjective + noun
- poor ventilationPoor ventilation made the classroom hot and stuffy.
- good ventilationPaint only in rooms with good ventilation.
- natural ventilationThe architect used natural ventilation instead of air conditioning.
- adequate ventilationGas heaters must be used with adequate ventilation.
noun + noun
- ventilation systemThe ventilation system in the tunnel failed during the fire.
verb + noun
- improve ventilationOpening windows on both sides of a room can improve ventilation.