air suspension

noun

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

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The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here. Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 Your best option for a cushy ride is to get the Q5 Prestige trim, which comes with an air suspension that can also adjust the SUV’s ride height. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The platform also supports air suspension with adjustable stiffness, allowing the vehicle to balance comfort and high-speed handling. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 An eight-speed automatic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive put the power down through alloy wheels and electronic air suspension. John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for air suspension

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 May. 2026.

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