balloon

Meanings

• noun

  A flexible bag that can be inflated with a gas, typically used for decoration or as a toy.

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Pronunciation

1. /bəˈlun/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1317987"

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Synonyms

fumetto , speech bubble , lump sum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with balloon
moon , spoon , june , loon

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Variants

List of all variants of balloon that leads to same result
balloon , balloons , go down like a lead balloon , go over like a lead balloon , goes down like a lead balloon , goes over like a lead balloon , going down like a lead balloon , going over like a lead balloon , gone down like a lead balloon , gone over like a lead balloon , went down like a lead balloon , went over like a lead balloon , ballooned , ballooning , balloon angioplasties , balloon angioplasty , balloon catheter , balloon catheters , balloon-tipped catheter , balloon flower , balloon tire , balloon tires , balloon vine , balloon vines , balloon payment , barrage balloon , barrage balloons

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Etymology

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The word 'balloon' originated from the Italian word 'pallone', meaning 'ball'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest balloon ever made was the Rozière balloon, which had a volume of 109,250 cubic meters (385,350 cubic feet).

2. Hot air balloons were first used for military reconnaissance in the late 1700s.

3. Helium-filled balloons float higher than hydrogen-filled balloons because helium is less dense than hydrogen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Airship: An airship is a type of vehicle that can fly by filling a large envelope with helium or hydrogen, similar to a balloon, but with a control car underneath.

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Culture

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Balloons have been used for various cultural and symbolic purposes throughout history. For instance, they have been used in religious ceremonies, as decorations for festivals, and as a symbol of celebration and happiness.

How to Memorize "balloon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful, round object that can be inflated with air or gas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'balloon' with the image of a birthday party or a celebration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'balloon' by associating it with the word 'oon' which sounds similar to the word 'moon'.

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