Balloonist: meaning, definitions and examples
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balloonist
[ bəˈluːnɪst ]
balloon flying
A balloonist is a person who pilots or travels in a hot-air balloon. Balloonists are skilled in navigating and controlling the ascent, descent, and directional movement of the balloon. They are often responsible for the safety of the flight and must be knowledgeable about weather conditions and air regulations. The sport of ballooning can be both recreational and competitive, and balloonists may participate in events and festivals.
Synonyms
aeronaut, balloon flyer, pilot
Examples of usage
- The experienced balloonist guided the passengers safely to the ground.
- At the festival, a novice balloonist took to the skies for the first time.
- Many balloonists enjoy the serene experience of floating above the countryside.
Translations
Translations of the word "balloonist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 balonista
🇮🇳 गुब्बारा उड़ाने वाला
🇩🇪 Ballonfahrer
🇮🇩 pengemudi balon
🇺🇦 повітроплавець
🇵🇱 baloniarz
🇯🇵 気球操縦士
🇫🇷 aéronaute
🇪🇸 aeronauta
🇹🇷 baloncu
🇰🇷 열기구 조종사
🇸🇦 طيار المناطيد
🇨🇿 balonář
🇸🇰 balonár
🇨🇳 热气球驾驶员
🇸🇮 balonar
🇮🇸 loftfarandi
🇰🇿 әуе шарын басқарушы
🇬🇪 ბალონისტი
🇦🇿 balon sürücüsü
🇲🇽 aeronauta
Word origin
The term 'balloonist' originates from the early 19th century, derived from 'balloon', which itself comes from the French word 'ballon', meaning a large ball or a spherical object. The word 'ballon' was used to describe the first lighter-than-air aircraft that emerged in the 1780s, following the invention of the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon. As ballooning became more popular, particularly in France and England, the need for a term to describe those who operated or flew in these vessels arose. The suffix '-ist' denotes someone who practices or is skilled in a certain art or science, thus making 'balloonist' a fitting term for those engaged in the activity of hot-air ballooning. Over time, as technology advanced and ballooning was embraced by adventure enthusiasts, the culture surrounding ballooning flourished, giving rise to ballooning festivals and competitions, further cementing the status of balloonists as skilled aviators.