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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
Recent Examples on the Web
With only eight expansive suites, the hotel offers an unmatched level of intimacy, with an ever-attentive team ready to assist guests during their stay by booking experiences ranging from a taco and Mezcal tour to hot air balloon rides over the ruins of Teotihuacán.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Read our entire guide to planning the perfect hot air balloon trip here.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1873, in the meaning defined above
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20air. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
hot air
noun
: empty talk
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