balloons
|bal-loon|
/bəˈluːn/
(balloon)
floating bag
Etymology
'balloon' originates from French, specifically the word 'ballon', where 'ballon' meant 'large ball'.
'balloon' changed from French 'ballon' and Italian 'ballone' (an augmentative of 'balla' meaning 'ball') and eventually became the modern English word 'balloon'.
Initially, it meant 'large ball,' but over time it evolved into meanings such as 'a bag inflated with air or gas' and 'to expand or increase rapidly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flexible bag that can be inflated with air or gas, often used as a toy or decoration.
Colorful balloons floated above the table.
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Noun 2
a large bag filled with hot air or gas used for flight or transport (hot-air balloon).
Several balloons rose into the sky at dawn.
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Verb 1
to increase or expand rapidly (intransitive).
The city's population balloons every year.
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Last updated: 2026/01/07 05:56