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hot air

noun

: 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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The brand's signature straightening attachment uses hot air and ceramic plates to add volume and shine without all the extra heat damage. Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025 Has the plant been exposed to a cold draft or hot air? Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025 Typical Langosteria signifiers such as Venetian blinds and decorative motifs of hot air balloons also dot the space. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025 Large fans draw in oxygen to fuel the fire and vent hot air, while steel rollers tamp out embers. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 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 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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