"air-con" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈeə(ɹ)kɒn/ [UK]
Etymology: Clipping of air conditioning. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|air conditioning}} Clipping of air conditioning Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} air-con (uncountable)
  1. (UK, Asia, Australia) An air conditioner or air conditioning. Tags: Australia, UK, uncountable Synonyms: aircon
    Sense id: en-air-con-en-noun-wdQeAVls Categories (other): Asian English, Australian English, British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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