hot air balloon — a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it rise in the air, with a basket for carrying people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it rise in the air, with a basket for carrying people
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːt ˈer bəˌluːn/
Example Sentences
- The hot air balloon pilot accidentally dropped his sandwich and declared it the world's first aerial food delivery.
- During the hot air balloon festival, hundreds of colorful balloons filled the morning sky.
- She proposed to him in a hot air balloon, but he was too scared of heights to properly hear the question.
hot air balloon
NOUN[/hɑːt ˈer bəˌluːn/]
a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it rise in the air, with a basket for carrying people
a large bag filled with heated air or gas to make it rise in the air, with a basket for carrying people
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in 1783 France, coined by the Montgolfier brothers who invented the first practical aircraft using this principle. The name derives from the straightforward descriptive phrase combining 'hot air'—the heated gas that provides buoyancy—with 'balloon', the fabric envelope containing it, based on French 'ballon'.
Breakdown
hot (adjective, elevated temperature) + air (noun, the atmosphere) + balloon (noun, from French ballon, denoting an inflatable spherical or round object). The compound literally describes the vessel filled with heated air that enables flight.
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📝Examples
“The hot air balloon pilot accidentally dropped his sandwich and declared it the world's first aerial food delivery.”
“During the hot air balloon festival, hundreds of colorful balloons filled the morning sky.”
“She proposed to him in a hot air balloon, but he was too scared of heights to properly hear the question.”
“The hot air balloon drifted gently over the countryside, offering spectacular views of the landscape below.”
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