hot air

noun

: 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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Starting with the number-one brand, Loewe, which released the 10th anniversary Puzzle bag collection with 19 archival re-editions in May and launched a hot air balloon inspired by its Paula’s Ibiza tomato bag in June. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 30 July 2025 That hot air in your face was supposed to be refreshing. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025 In spring, Helen hosts the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race and Festival, the South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long-distance hot air balloon race. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 When turning on the air conditioning will blow hot air for a few minutes before turning cold. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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