Synonyms

air-condition

American

[air-kuhn-dish-uhn] / ˈɛər kənˌdɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to furnish with an air-conditioning system.
to treat (air) with such a system.

air-condition British

verb

(tr) to apply air conditioning to

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Etymology

Origin of air-condition

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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My heating and air-conditioning unit is 11 years old and needs repairs every few months.

From MarketWatch

Carrier Global, which makes heating and air-conditioning units, said net sales declined 3% last year, partly because more consumers decided to stick with what they had.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shopping here in the air-conditioned comfort of the store, with trial rooms, attendants and scratch cards offering discounts on her next purchase, is a refreshingly new experience for Alka.

From BBC

Maybe everyone else chose to stay in their air-conditioned homes and watch the World Series game on television.

From Literature

Commercial orders for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning were up 50% in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's

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