ballooning

Meanings

• Noun

  The recreational activity of flying in a hot air balloon.

  - "They went on a hot air balloon ride for their anniversary."
  - "Ballooning is a popular activity during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ballooning
mooning , juneing , looning

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Variants

List of all variants of ballooning that leads to same result
ballooning , balloonings , balloon , ballooned , balloons

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'ballon' meaning 'large ball'. The activity gained popularity in the late 18th century.

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Trivia

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

2. The first hot air balloon flight lasted only 4 minutes and covered a distance of about 400 feet.

3. Hot air balloons can reach altitudes of up to 16,000 feet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hot air balloon: A large, lightweight balloon filled with hot air, which is heated by a propane burner.

2. Hot air balloon festival: An event where hot air balloons are launched for public viewing and participation.

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Culture

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Ballooning has been a popular form of recreation and transportation since its inception. It is often associated with romantic gestures and adventure. Hot air balloon festivals, such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, are major tourist attractions.

How to Memorize "ballooning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, colorful balloon filled with hot air, lifting off the ground and floating gracefully through the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ballooning' with the feeling of weightlessness and freedom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Ballooning is fun, Up, Up, and away!' to help memorize the word.

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