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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In the photos, Vonn could be seen snuggling up, playing in the snow, in a hot air balloon, enjoying water sports and more alongside her late pal. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The story opens on a quickly souring first date (complicated by the fact that their children are on a playdate at the same time) as a hot air balloon, carrying a famous billionaire and his philanthropist wife, crashes into the backyard pool. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 The brief sizzle is fueled by a peaking high-pressure ridge, along with an offshore flow that is pulling hot air from the mountains to the coastal areas, Munroe said. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025 Their bulk also helps keep your clothes separated in the dryer, allowing hot air to circulate more easily for faster drying times. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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