blimp
Translation
blimp, airship
Examples
A blimp floated over the stadium.
A blimp floated over the stadium.
Grammar Patterns
((a blimp)) a type of airship A blimp floated over the stadium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: airship, dirigible
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from British military slang 'Blimp, Type B', referring to a non-rigid airship.
Memory Tips
Think of the large, slow-moving Goodyear Blimp often seen at sporting events. The word itself sounds soft and inflated.