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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Activities include a hot air balloon ride over the stunning vineyards of Champagne or guided tours of the renowned Champagne cellars. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Because hot air is thirstier — and therefore wetter — the rising heat has correlated with a rise in floods as well. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024 Activities such as desert safaris and hot air balloon tours are an hour-plus drive and can be booked through tour companies’ websites directly. Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024 City leaders and some local merchants believed the weeks-long event had become more like a carnival, featuring over 100 vendors, rides, petting zoos and even hot air balloons. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024 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 28 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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