hot air

noun

Synonyms of hot airnext
: empty talk

Examples of hot air in a Sentence

She's full of hot air. his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
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That ink or chocolate stain may never come out once your favorite shirt is blasted by hot air. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 There will also be fun Cajun activities like a hot air balloon glow, a crawfish boil, live music by the Spazmatics, a King Cake eating contest, food trucks, shopping and fireworks. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026 Less noticeable but still important is a large air outlet above the rear number plate that will surely extra hot air from the engine compartment. Joel Feder, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026 Family-friendly educational experiences include farm tours, hot air balloon rides, and falconry, plus there’s a dedicated family pool. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot air

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hot air was in 1873

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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20air. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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