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Balloon Definition & Meaning

balloon
noun
  1. large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
  2. small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
verb
  1. ride in a hot-air balloon; "He tried to balloon around the earth but storms forced him to land in China"
  2. become inflated; "The sails ballooned"

"Balloon" in song lyrics

See how balloon is used in real songs:

  • "Constantly elevating like a hot air balloon"
    Anubis5 — Cranberry Gingerale
  • "I leave your whole face wet like you got hit with a water balloon"
    Army of the Pharaohs — The Ultimatum
  • "and told us Roswell was a Weather Balloon"
    Beast 1333 — Above Top Secret

Words that rhyme with balloon

Usage tips for "balloon"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "balloon" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for balloon to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does balloon mean?
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck ride in a hot-air balloon; "He tried to balloon around the earth but storms forced him to land in China" become inflated; "The sails ballooned"
What part of speech is balloon?
Balloon is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does balloon have?
Balloon has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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