Airable

/ˈɛərəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being aired out or exposed to air; suitable for airing.

Etymology

From 'air' (Old English 'ær') plus the suffix '-able' (from Latin '-abilis'), meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of.'

Kelly Says

This word appears in medieval laundry instructions and textile care guides—people have been thinking about what can safely be aired out for over 500 years!

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