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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Again, if intermediate temperatures are needed, it could potentially be mixed with some hot air coming directly from the storage medium, albeit at the cost of generation. — ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026 And none of the many alternative remedies for treating lice – such as smothering them with mayonnaise or oil, dehydrating them with saline or hot air, or zapping them with an electronic comb – have proven to be effective. — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 The hotel also has partnerships with private ranches for fly fishing adventures and can arrange a bespoke hot air balloon ride through the Rio Grande Gorge, ending with a champagne toast and sunrise brunch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore would later say there was no ammonia leak but that the vapor that had initially caused concern had been cold air mixing with hot air. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk
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