ballooning
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Something that swells or expands.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
bəˈlunɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
uncountable
The sport or hobby of flying in a hot-air balloon.
The act of something that swells or expands.
The mechanical kiting used by spiders, mites, caterpillars, etc. to travel through the air.
adjective
Rising high in the air.
Growing rapidly as a balloon.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air.
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