English · Word Candidate

vent

/vɛnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vents · venting · vented

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.

Noun

Examples

the vent of a cask; the vent of a mould

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A small aperture.

Noun

Examples

Look, how thy wounds do bleed at many vents.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To allow gases to escape.

Verb

Examples

The stove vents to the outside.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To allow gases to escape from (a sealed space, container, etc.).

Verb

Examples

In the engine room, the changing angle dropped the melted core to the deck. The hot mass attacked the steel deck first, burning through that, then the titanium of the hull. Five seconds later the engine room was vented to the sea. The Politovskiy's largest compartment filled rapidly with water. This

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vent” mean?

An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.

Is “vent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.