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balloon

noun/verb
/bəˈluːn/

Meaning

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

Example Sentences

The children played with a red balloon at the party.

Example Expressions

go over like a lead balloon

Synonyms

blimp, airship, inflatables, sphere, orb

Antonyms

deflate, shrink

Collocations

inflate a balloon, pop a balloon, hot air balloon, balloon payment

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