air suspension

noun

: a method of vehicle suspension that uses pressurized air instead of metal springs compare air spring

Examples of air suspension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its dual-chamber air suspension, paired with CDC adaptive damping, ensures consistent responsiveness across a variety of road conditions, while also maintaining exceptional stability during high-speed maneuvers and enhancing driver confidence and overall ride quality. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026

The bouncing of the air suspension seat took a little getting used to. —Camila Domonoske, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025

New innovations include available adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering, all-round acoustic glass, and an ingenious six-segment, dimmable glass roof. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025

On top of nimbler steering for a larger vehicle, the Escalade IQ offers plush suspension through adaptive air suspension and magnetic ride control. —Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air suspension

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• hypotension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension