balloon

[bəˈluːn]

balloon Definition

• 1. a small, thin rubber or plastic bag that you blow air into so that it becomes larger and rounder and can be used as a decoration or a children's toy
• 2. a large bag filled with hot air or gas that rises into the sky and is used for entertainment or travel

Using balloon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "balloon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The children were playing with balloons at the party.

• Example

  We went on a hot air balloon ride over the mountains.

• Example

  The parade featured giant balloons of cartoon characters.

• Example

  The balloon slowly drifted away into the sky.

balloon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for balloon

• blimp
• dirigible
• airship
• inflatable
• bubble

Phrases with balloon

• let the balloon go

  to release something that you have been holding onto or keeping under control

  Example

  She finally let the balloon go and quit her job to travel the world.

• burst someone's balloon

  to spoil someone's plans or hopes

  Example

  I hate to burst your balloon, but we can't afford to go on vacation this year.

• go down like a lead balloon

  to be very unsuccessful or unpopular

  Example

  His joke went down like a lead balloon and nobody laughed.

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Summary: balloon in Brief

A 'balloon' [bəˈluːn] is a small, thin rubber or plastic bag that can be inflated with air and used as a decoration or toy. It can also refer to a large bag filled with hot air or gas that rises into the sky and is used for entertainment or travel. Phrases like 'let the balloon go' and 'burst someone's balloon' are idiomatic expressions that convey releasing control or spoiling someone's plans.