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Balloon - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A balloon is a flexible bag filled with air or gas, often used for decoration or play. It can be made of rubber, latex, or foil and comes in various colors and sizes.

balloon

/bəˈluːn/ /bəˈluːn/

Definition:

A flexible bag filled with gas, such as helium, that can float in the air.

Synonyms:

airship, bubble, dirigible

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

deflate, sink

Common Collocations:

hot air balloon, helium balloon, water balloon, birthday balloon, balloon ride

Derivatives:

ballooning, balloonist

Usage Tips:

Use "balloon" as a noun for the object or as a verb meaning to expand rapidly.

Common Phrases:

go down like a lead balloon, when the balloon goes up, trial balloon

Etymology:

Derived from French "ballon," meaning large ball or football, from Italian "ballone."

Examples:

  • 1. The children played with a colorful balloon at the party.
  • 2. She watched the balloon float away into the sky.
  • 3. The company’s profits began to balloon after the new product launch.
  • 4. He accidentally popped the balloon with a sharp pencil.

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