B2noun 2K

Balloon

🇬🇧 UK /["/bəˈluːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bəˈluːn/"]/

Meaning of Balloon

a small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. Balloons are brightly coloured and used as decorations or toys.

In simple words: A small, flexible bag that you can fill with air or gas.

Balloon in a sentence

• **to blow up/burst/pop a balloon**
• My balloon has burst!
• A thousand balloons were released to mark the event.
• They tied the balloons to the back of the car.
• helium balloons for the children's party
• We went up in a balloon.
• She crossed the Atlantic in a hot-air balloon.
• My suggestion went down like a lead balloon.
• We have to get out of here before the balloon goes up!

How to use Balloon

Used in both casual and festive contexts, like parties. Less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a balloon floating high, making a 'boom' sound when it pops!

Related words

Collocations with Balloon

• helium
• water
• colourful/​colorful
• blow up
• inflate
• burst
• burst
• pop
• barrage
• hot-air
• weather
• go up in
• launch
• release
• float by
• float over
• float up
• flight
• race
• in a balloon

Synonyms for Balloon

• airship
• inflatable
• blimp

Opposites of Balloon

• deflation
• popped balloon
• flat

Common mistakes with Balloon

• Confusing the word with 'ball' which is a different object.
• Mispronouncing as 'baloon' instead of 'buh-LOON'.

Frequently asked questions about Balloon

What does Balloon mean?

A small, flexible bag that you can fill with air or gas.

What is the definition of Balloon?

a small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. Balloons are brightly coloured and used as decorations or toys.

How do you use Balloon in a sentence?

**to blow up/burst/pop a balloon**

Can you give another example of Balloon?

My balloon has burst!

What are synonyms for Balloon?

Common alternatives include airship, inflatable, blimp.

What is the opposite of Balloon?

Opposite meanings include deflation, popped balloon, flat.

What words go with Balloon?

It commonly pairs with helium, water, colourful/​colorful, blow up, inflate, burst, burst, pop, barrage, hot-air, weather, go up in, launch, release, float by, float over, float up, flight, race, in a balloon.

What are common mistakes when using Balloon?

Confusing the word with 'ball' which is a different object. Mispronouncing as 'baloon' instead of 'buh-LOON'.

How do you pronounce Balloon?

US: /["/bəˈluːn/"]/, UK: /["/bəˈluːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Balloon?

Used in both casual and festive contexts, like parties. Less common in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Balloon?

"Balloon" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.