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Balloon: meaning, definitions and examples

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balloon

 

[ bษ™หˆluหn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

inflatable object

A balloon is a small, inflatable object that is usually made of rubber or latex and filled with air or gas. Balloons are commonly used for decoration, entertainment, or transportation.

Synonyms

air balloon, blimp, dirigible

Examples of usage

  • The children played with colorful balloons at the birthday party.
  • We released balloons into the sky to celebrate the special occasion.
Context #2 | Noun

a large round object filled with gas that floats in the air

A balloon is also a large, round object filled with gas, such as helium, that is capable of floating in the air. Balloons of this type are often used for aerial observation or transportation.

Synonyms

aerostat, airship, zeppelin

Examples of usage

  • The hot air balloon drifted gracefully across the sky.
  • The weather balloon was released to collect atmospheric data.
Context #3 | Verb

to swell or puff out

To balloon means to swell or puff out, usually in a spherical shape. This term is often used to describe something expanding rapidly or uncontrollably.

Synonyms

expand, inflate, swell

Examples of usage

  • The pastry began to balloon in the oven.
  • The company's expenses ballooned after the unexpected costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "balloon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฌเฅเคฌเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ballon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ั‚ั€ัะฝะฐ ะบัƒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ balon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ขจ่ˆน (ใตใ†ใ›ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ballon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ globo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรณn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐ”็ƒ (qรฌqiรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ balon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรถรฐra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ globo

Etymology

The word 'balloon' originated from the French word 'ballon' meaning large ball. The first recorded use of 'balloon' in English dates back to the late 16th century. Initially, it referred to a game involving a large inflated ball. The modern usage of 'balloon' to describe inflatable objects or aircraft emerged in the 18th century with advancements in aviation and technology.

See also: balloonfish.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,764 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.