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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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 Of course, most of this is for show, just as Carr’s podcasts appearances last year threatening Kimmel were a bunch of hot air. Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 Even the smallest crack or window gap can allow cool air to escape and hot air to creep in. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 About an hour after the ceremony, a hot air balloon that had been tethered near the ceremony site broke loose in strong winds, striking the casino and a power line before landing in a nearby field, according to Elk Grove police. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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