balloon
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: balloons · ballooning · ballooned
Sense 1
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To increase or expand rapidly.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To go up or voyage in a balloon.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “balloon” mean?
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
Is “balloon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.