Meaning of the word balloon in English

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balloon

US /bəˈluːn/

UK /bəˈluːn/

a small, thin rubber bag that is inflated with air or gas until it is round or oval in shape, used as a toy or for decoration

Example:

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The child was holding a red balloon.

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We decorated the room with colorful balloons for the party.

Synonym:

air balloon toy balloon

a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it buoyant, able to float in the air with a basket for passengers or equipment suspended below

Example:

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They took a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon.

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The pilot prepared the hot-air balloon for takeoff.

Synonym:

hot-air balloon airship

swell out in a spherical shape; puff out

Example:

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Her cheeks ballooned when she blew into the trumpet.

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The company's profits ballooned after the successful marketing campaign.

Synonym:

swell inflate expand enlarge grow

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Related Word:

hot-air balloon