air suspension

noun

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

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That air suspension also makes egress less of a hop for those of us that are vertically challenged. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 This driveline comes with hill launch assist, low traction launch, electronic air suspension, adaptive driving dynamics, electric power assisted all wheel steering, and a set of 21″ alloy wheels with tire repair. —

Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024 That time gave me a chance to appreciate the ride quality of the antiquated air suspension, which allows plenty of body roll side to side, but simply gobbles up road imperfections, dips, and speed bumps without so much as a hiccup. —

Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Disc brakes and an air suspension also came to the big Benz for the first time. —

Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for air suspension

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of air suspension was in 1910

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“Air suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20suspension. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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