Balloon

Pronunciation: /bəˈlun/

Definitions of balloon

noun a type of inflatable object, typically used for decoration or transportation

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a colorful balloon at the party.

A2 The children played with a balloon in the park.

B1 She tied a string to the balloon to keep it from floating away.

B2 The hot air balloon soared high above the countryside.

C1 The balloon festival attracts visitors from all over the world.

C2 The intricately designed balloon was a work of art.

Examples of balloon in a Sentence

formal The hot air balloon slowly ascended into the sky, carrying its passengers on a peaceful journey.

informal We bought a bunch of balloons for the party to make it more festive.

slang Check out that massive balloon animal at the fair!

figurative Her ego was like a balloon, always inflated and ready to burst at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of balloon

• past tense: ballooned
• plural: balloons
• comparative: more balloon
• superlative: most balloon
• present tense: balloons
• future tense: will balloon
• perfect tense: have ballooned
• continuous tense: is ballooning
• singular: balloon
• positive degree: balloon
• infinitive: to balloon
• gerund: ballooning
• participle: ballooning

Origin and Evolution of balloon

First Known Use: 1783 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'balloon' originated from the French word 'ballon' which means large ball or bladder.

Evolution of the word: The word 'balloon' was first used in English in 1783 to describe the hot air balloon invented by the Montgolfier brothers. Over time, the word has come to also refer to inflatable objects filled with gas, typically used for decoration or transportation.