ventilator
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ventilator, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device that circulates fresh air into a space and expels stale air.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ventilator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from ventilate plus the agent suffix -or.
Full origin of ventilator →Frequently asked questions
What does “ventilator” mean?
The word “ventilator” means a device that circulates fresh air into a space and expels stale air. In plain terms, a device that moves air — either to freshen a room, or to help a patient breathe.
How do you pronounce “ventilator”?
“Ventilator” is pronounced VEHN-tih-lay-tuh (/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “ventilator” in a sentence?
Here is “ventilator” used in a sentence: “The bathroom has a small ventilator to clear steam after a shower.”
What part of speech is “ventilator”?
“Ventilator” is a noun.
How many meanings does “ventilator” have?
“Ventilator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that circulates fresh air into a space and expels stale air.