especially: an apparatus for aerating something (such as sewage)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebFlush the water Unscrew and remove the faucet aerator or screen. Sarah Raza, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 Pour wine through this aerator to remove tannins and enhance its flavor. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 If that doesn't open things up, check to see if the aerator is removable. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2022 Perfect for a party, this spinning wine aerator is an attraction of entertainment. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Most DIYers stick with what's called a passive hydroponic system, which relies on the plant’s ability to suck up water without needing a pump or aerator. Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 June 2022 If the sink and shower are limping but the toilet flushes properly and the bathtub spout delivers water at a reasonable rate, the faucet aerator and shower head are almost certainly plugged by mineral deposits or debris from the pipes.Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The station said the student was preparing to repair an aerator when he was electrocuted. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 26 May 2022 The utility is also asking its customers to utilize rebates and programs such as its $3-per-square-foot turf replacement, high-efficiency shower head and faucet aerator giveaways.Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 See More