balloon
|bal-loon|
A2
/bəˈluːn/
floating bag
Etymology
Etymology Information
'balloon' originates from French, specifically the word 'ballon', where 'ball' meant 'a large ball'.
Historical Evolution
'ballon' transformed into the English word 'balloon' in the late 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large ball', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a flexible bag filled with gas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flexible bag filled with a gas, such as helium, hydrogen, or air, that causes it to rise and float in the air.
The children played with colorful balloons at the party.
Synonyms
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