air suspension

noun

: a method of vehicle suspension that uses pressurized air instead of metal springs compare air spring

Examples of air suspension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves. —Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025

On top of nimbler steering for a larger vehicle, the Escalade IQ offers plush suspension through adaptive air suspension and magnetic ride control. —Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

Arriving in the second half of 2026, the GLC SUV will tow 5,291 pounds and offer features including adaptive air suspension and four-wheel steering . —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Offers wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless device charger and customizable interior ambient lighting. Suspension: Comes with a standard 2 axle automatic leveling air suspension system. —Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air suspension

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• hypotension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension