balloon
Definition
- n. large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
- n. small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
- v. ride in a hot-air balloon
- v. become inflated
Word forms
- Past tense
- ballooned
- Present participle
- ballooning
- Past participle
- ballooned
- Third person singular
- balloons
Example sentences
n.
The children were excited to see the colorful balloon at the party.
vt.
The artist decided to balloon the shape of the sculpture to make it more playful.
vi.
The company's profits began to balloon after they launched a new product.