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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
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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
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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 28 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
hot air
noun
: empty talk
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