air spring

noun

: a shock absorber that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal spring compare air suspension

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The Panamera is fitted with the latest generation of Active Ride, which uses two-valve dampers and single-chamber air springs, powered by the car's 400 V high-voltage system. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025 The dampers feature innovative dual-chamber air springs with separate valves for compression and rebound. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 On exhibition is Bentley’s suite of performance enhancements that includes the aforementioned four-wheel steering as well as active all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, an electronic limited-slip differential, and twin-chamber air springs. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 Standard air springs deliver the smooth ride Mercedes owners expect. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for air spring

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air spring was in 1826

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“Air spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20spring. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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