Meaning of the word ballooning in English

What does ballooning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ballooning

US /bəˈluː.nɪŋ/
UK /bəˈluː.nɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the sport or hobby of flying in a hot-air balloon (= a very large bag that is filled with hot air or gas and can carry people in a basket (= open container) hanging under it):

Example:
Ballooning caught the public's imagination with some high-profile long-distance events.
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