/bəˈluːn/
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Translation
A small rubber bag that you fill with air for parties, or a very big one that flies with people under it.
Word origin
From Italian ballone meaning large ball.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- ballone
- English cognates
- ball
Examples
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Party balloons are filled with air or a light gas.
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To blow up a balloon is to fill it with air from your mouth.
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A hot air balloon is a huge balloon that carries people in a basket.
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