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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By my bedroom window, the radiator was puffing hot air. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 Convection ovens circulate hot air continuously, promoting more even cooking and enhanced browning. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 This new pattern, which could push out a high pressure system that trapped hot air throughout the area for nearly two weeks, is set to bring moisture, breezy winds and even the possibility of thunder to the region. Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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