air suspension

noun

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

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That time gave me a chance to appreciate the ride quality of the antiquated air suspension, which allows plenty of body roll side to side, but simply gobbles up road imperfections, dips, and speed bumps without so much as a hiccup. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Disc brakes and an air suspension also came to the big Benz for the first time. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024 The Ultra trim of the Twin Motor model adds an air suspension, soft-close doors, massaging front seats, puddle lights, and 21-inch wheels for $84,345. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The air suspension also increases the maximum ride height by 0.4 inches (10 mm). Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for air suspension 

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Nov. 2024.

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