noun

balloon

balloon

The child held a red balloon.

The child held a red balloon.

A hot air balloon flew over the city.

A hot air balloon flew over the city.

((a/an)) balloon a type of inflatable object The child held a red balloon.

Synonyms: inflatable, airship

From Italian 'pallone', meaning 'large ball'.

Think of a 'ball' that makes an 'oon' sound as it inflates.

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