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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Sealing those cracks with weatherstripping or caulk helps keep cool air in and hot air out. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 Apart from famous vineyards in Beaune, Vougeot and Morey-Saint-Denis, guests can explore the countryside by bicycle and hot air balloon or stop for a round of golf. Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Upon arrival, attendees — many of whom donned looks straight out of the Emerald City for opening night — enter the Sphere’s Atrium, with a hot air balloon and flying monkey hanging from the ceiling and a menacing Wizard of Oz head staring down from above. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025 The fiesta started in 1972 with the launch of 13 hot air balloons—nowadays, that number totals more than 500. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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