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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One of the fastest ways to dry out a fresh wreath is hanging it where it will be blasted with hot air. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025 And this year, guests can even book a reservation to dine and drink in a hot air balloon on the patio. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025 The Drifters Ferris wheel sent riders floating in hot air balloons that soared soundlessly toward the glass dome above the park. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025 However, the report did note that no fatal incidents involving a hot air balloon had occurred during the study period. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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