balloonist
|bal-loon-ist|
B2
/bəˈluːnɪst/
hot air balloon operator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'balloonist' originates from the word 'balloon,' which comes from the French word 'ballon,' meaning 'large ball.'
Historical Evolution
'ballon' transformed into the English word 'balloon,' and eventually the term 'balloonist' was coined to describe someone who operates a balloon.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to someone who operated any type of balloon, but now it specifically refers to operators of hot air balloons.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who operates or rides in a hot air balloon.
The balloonist skillfully navigated the hot air balloon over the mountains.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 11:53