balloon (/bəˈluːn/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /bəˈluːn/
Meaning
Meaning: inflatable decoration
A small thin bag that is filled with air or gas and used for decoration or play.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: events, decoration