Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 55.