ventilator

Meaning

1. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air.
2. A machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe sufficiently.
3. (figuratively) Some behaviour or happening that relieves a tense atmosphere or situation.
4. (obsolete, slang) A play or an actor so bad as to empty the theater.

Synonyms

fan

electric fan

blower

ventilating device

breathing apparatus

breathing device

breathing machine

exhauster

opening

outlet

respirator

roof

vane

vent

windhole

air vent

ventilation fan

ventilation installation

ventilating plant

air-breather

ventilating equipment

ventilation plant

fanning machine

ventilating unit

ventilation appliance

draft equipment

ventilation facilities

draught apparatus

ventilation equipment

tuuletin

aerator

mechanical fan

air-conditioner

air duct

air hole

cooler

dormer

duct

Translations

Ventilator

ventilatore

ventilateur

ventilator

ventilador

wan

aérateur

ανεμιστήρας

ventilador

exaustor

circulador de ar

Lüfter

ventilador

vantilatör

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/

Etymology

From ventilate + -or; cf. Latin ventilator.