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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When the air conditioner is on, the driver’s side vent is cold, the rear is cool, but the front passenger side vent is blowing hot air. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 The roof is sloped to encourage drainage that prevents water and debris from piling up, and is broken up into two levels to allow for an open ventilation panel to let hot air escape while keeping rainwater out. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Experts warn existing frameworks don't take into account the increasing diversity of tourist activity in the region, from kayaking and hot air ballooning, to motorbiking. CBS News, 12 May 2026 Keep it in a cool room (around 65°F is best), and be sure to keep it away from any cold drafts or hot air. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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