balloon (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /bəˈluːn/
Definition
A flexible bag that can be inflated with air or gas, often used for decoration or as a toy.
Examples
The child held the red balloon tightly.
We released a bunch of balloons into the sky.
How to Use balloon
- balloon up (phrasal verb)
- To increase or rise quickly. — "The prices of houses ballooned up last year."
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