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
Recent Examples on the Web The 40th annual family-friendly celebration includes a children’s play area, food vendors and picnic tables, and rides for young and old alike on trams, hay wagons, and hot air balloons. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The parents of a survivor of the deadly Eloy hot air balloon crash set up a GoFundMe campaign with a $100,000 goal to help pay for their daughter's rehabilitation and care. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 The space heater has two settings — high heat and low heat — an adjustable timer, and a wide oscillation that helps to further push hot air into the room. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024 From its summer-time Everyman Cinema pop-up to its unique, hot air balloon dining offering, Feast on Cloud 9, found in its formal gardens (from 25 May – 1 September 2024), the countryside bolthole has mastered the art of immersive experiences. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Luckily, the best dryer balls work to keep laundry separated, allowing hot air to circulate, which helps to cut down on dry time. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024 Four people died when a hot air balloon crashed in Eloy, Arizona, on Sunday morning, police said. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2024 The parents of the sole survivor of an Arizona hot air balloon crash that killed four people endured a different tragedy less than two years ago. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024 The hour-long hot air balloon ride will take you and your Valentine gently floating above the skies while getting beautiful scenic views of Miami, the Everglades, Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hot air

noun
: empty talk

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