Meaning of the word "hot-air balloon" in English

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hot-air balloon

US /ˌhɑːt er bəˈluːn/
UK /ˌhɑːt er bəˈluːn/
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Noun

1.

an aircraft consisting of a large bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air, and a basket, called a gondola, suspended beneath it, used for carrying passengers or for sport

Example:
They took a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the valley.
The festival featured dozens of colorful hot-air balloons.
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