balloon

A2
Pronunciation
/bəˈluːn/
/bəˈlun/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.

2 Definition

Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.

3 Definition

Such an object designed to transport people through the air.

4 Definition

A sac inserted into part of the body for therapeutic reasons; such as angioplasty.

5 Definition

A speech bubble.

6 Definition

A type of glass cup, sometimes used for brandy.

7 Definition

A ball or globe on the top of a pillar, church, etc.

Example Sentences
  • the balloon of St. Paul's Cathedral in London
8 Definition

A round vessel, usually with a short neck, to hold or receive whatever is distilled; a glass vessel of a spherical form.

9 Definition

A bomb or shell.

10 Definition

A game played with a large inflated ball.

11 Definition

(engraving) The outline enclosing words represented as coming from the mouth of a pictured figure.

12 Definition

A woman's breast.

13 Definition

A small container for illicit drugs made from a condom or the finger of a latex glove, etc.

14 Definition

An unusually large payment due at the end of the term of a loan agreement.

Synonyms
lump sum
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To increase or expand rapidly.

Example Sentences
  • His stomach ballooned from eating such a large meal.
2 Definition

To go up or voyage in a balloon.

3 Definition

To take up in, or as if in, a balloon.

4 Definition

To inflate like a balloon.

5 Definition

To strike (a ball) so that it flies high in the air.