ballooning

noun

bal·​loon·​ing bə-ˈlü-niŋ How to pronounce ballooning (audio)
: the act or sport of riding in a balloon

Examples of ballooning in a Sentence

She's always wanted to go ballooning.
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Praia Grande is a common destination for hot-air ballooning, a popular activity in some parts of Brazil’s south during June festivities that celebrate Catholic saints such as Saint John, the Associated Press news agency reports. Duarte Mendonca, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 The fire occurred in the skies of Praia Grande — a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and a popular destination for hot air ballooning — on the morning of Saturday, June 21, according to Jorginho Mello, the state’s governor. Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 June 2025 Even Elon Musk and some Republicans are rejecting GOP claims about the impact. 2:09 Before devolving into personal attacks, the clash between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk began with a disagreement over the country's ballooning debt. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 June 2025 Fellow financial author Mel Mattison notes that total interest on the public debt is declining year-over-year despite a ballooning deficit! Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ballooning

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ballooning was in 1784

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“Ballooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballooning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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