air suspension

noun

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

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The twin-valve dampers and air suspension have been recalibrated in Touring, Bentley, and Sport modes. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile the adaptive air suspension varies ground clearance from five inches (127 mm) up to nine inches (229 mm) and lowers automatically at highway speeds to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and cornering stability. — New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 That’s bundled with a three-chamber air suspension that helps the Gravity hunker down at high speeds. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 As before, the Maybach boasts Airmatic air suspension, but with the addition of predictive damping. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 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 Sep. 2026.

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