Synonyms for
Balloons
Definition
A balloon is a small, thin, rubber bag that you can blow up and fill with air or gas.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- party balloons
- hot air balloon
- helium balloon
- balloon animal
- balloon pop
- balloon race
- balloon bouquet
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'balloon' means to expand or inflate rapidly, often used metaphorically for prices or numbers increasing. As a noun, it refers to the inflatable object.
Example sentences
- She played with the balloons at her birthday party.
- The clown twisted a balloon into the shape of a dog.
- The hot air balloon rose slowly into the sky.
- The child accidentally let go of the balloon and it flew away.
- The scientist filled the balloon with helium and observed its movement.
Quotes
I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. - Katharine Hepburn
The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate. - O. Henry
In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true. - Gautama Buddha