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 whole family can climb sand dunes, stargaze, fly in hot air balloons, and take helicopter trips to the dramatic Skeleton Coast. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025 The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 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 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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