What does ventilator mean?
Ventilator means A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air..
Ventilator
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ · noun
Meaning
A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air..
Definitions by Sense
- A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
- (medicine) A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
- (figurative) Some behaviour or happening that relieves a tense atmosphere or situation.
- (obsolete, slang) A play or an actor so bad as to empty the theater.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: respirator
A lover's quarrel is made up of jealousies, doubts, hopes, fears, and all sorts of fantastic fancies: a matrimonial dispute, on the contrary, is composed of familiar and ordinary matter, a sort of ventilator to the temper!
Synonyms for ventilator
Antonyms for ventilator
Related Words
Word Forms
- ventilators
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ventilator?
Common synonyms include respirator.
What is the opposite of ventilator?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ventilator in a sentence?
Near-synonym: respirator
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