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balloon
/bəˈluːn/
[/bəˈluːn/]
inflatable decoration
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small thin bag that is filled with air or gas and used for decoration or play.
Example
A bright red balloon escaped the child's hand and drifted slowly up into the clear sky.
A bright red balloon escaped the child's hand and drifted slowly up into the clear sky.
Etymology
From Italian 'ballone', a large ball, from 'balla' (ball).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for party decoration and play; large versions carry passengers aloft.