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

While most cars use the traditional leaf or coil spring suspension, some automakers choose air suspension for select vehicles. —Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026

Superior Off Road Capability: Features Terrain Response 2, with the optional air suspension system for high ground clearance with up to 11.5 inches, and AWD with very good approach and departure angles. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026

Kimberley offers several Kamper trailer models right up to the 56,000 AUD Platinum edition, which gets a new air suspension and Smart Touch energy and water monitoring system for 2014. —New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air suspension

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