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

Helping keep everything under control are front Brembo brake calipers and a sophisticated adaptive air suspension with auto-leveling, a combination that gives the Acura an impressive blend of performance and ride comfort. —Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026

Your best option for a cushy ride is to get the Q5 Prestige trim, which comes with an air suspension that can also adjust the SUV’s ride height. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

An eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive put the power down through alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. —John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

Rear-wheel steering and advanced air suspension Engineered with a focus on ride comfort and maneuverability, the new crossover features BYD’s DiSus-A suspension system with dual-chamber air springs. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026

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