balloon Synonyms
balloon Meaning
balloon (n)
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
balloon (v)
ride in a hot-air balloon
become inflated
balloon (n.)
A bag made of silk or other light material, and filled with hydrogen gas or heated air, so as to rise and float in the atmosphere; especially, one with a car attached for aerial navigation.
A ball or globe on the top of a pillar, church, etc., as at St. Paul's, in London.
A round vessel, usually with a short neck, to hold or receive whatever is distilled; a glass vessel of a spherical form.
A bomb or shell.
A game played with a large inflated ball.
The outline inclosing words represented as coming from the mouth of a pictured figure.
balloon (v. t.)
To take up in, or as if in, a balloon.
balloon (v. i.)
To go up or voyage in a balloon.
To expand, or puff out, like a balloon.
balloon Sentence Examples
- The vibrant balloon soared through the sky, its cheerful colors bringing joy to onlookers.
- As the balloon ascended, it appeared like a giant, floating orb, casting a whimsical shadow on the ground below.
- The children eagerly released the cluster of balloons, watching them bob and weave in the wind.
- The hot air balloon drifted effortlessly, providing passengers with panoramic views of the sprawling landscape.
- The balloon burst with a loud pop, sending a cascade of confetti down upon the surprised crowd.
- The balloon experiment demonstrated the principles of buoyancy and gravity, thrilling young scientists.
- The helium-filled balloon danced gracefully in the air, its whimsical movements captivating all who saw it.
- The balloon landing contest turned into a chaotic scramble, with participants racing to retrieve their deflated orbs.
- The balloon arch created a festive atmosphere, framing the entrance to the grand celebration.
- The water balloon fight erupted in a frenzy of laughter and splashing, leaving everyone drenched and delighted.
FAQs About the word balloon
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rise, expand, swell,increase, wax, accelerate, climb,mushroom, roll up, spread
decrease, decrease, contract, diminish, recede, diminish, contract, recede, dwindle, lessen
The vibrant balloon soared through the sky, its cheerful colors bringing joy to onlookers.
As the balloon ascended, it appeared like a giant, floating orb, casting a whimsical shadow on the ground below.
The children eagerly released the cluster of balloons, watching them bob and weave in the wind.
The hot air balloon drifted effortlessly, providing passengers with panoramic views of the sprawling landscape.
