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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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, 13 July 2025 To prove their point that filmmaking is an outstanding creative process, and can be done with no money, the sisters shot their first ever short film in a hot air balloon, 2000 meters up in the air. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 July 2025 Is your air conditioning system blowing hot air in your vehicle's cabin? Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 June 2025 Winning selections include colorful jungle scenes, hot air balloons, a look at the seasons, and rainbows and music. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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hot air

noun
: empty talk

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