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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Wind speed is the most important factor in hot air ballooning because balloons travel entirely with the wind and cannot be steered directly, per Rainbow Ryders. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 In the video, which was posted on YouTube, Perrin and his wife, Jenna, can be seen coming out of their home to discover a hot air balloon in their backyard. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Daily hot air balloon rides are offered through several companies that provide an aerial look at the city's expansive wine country. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 By my bedroom window, the radiator was puffing hot air. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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