ballooning

noun

bal·​loon·​ing bə-ˈlü-niŋ How to pronounce ballooning (audio)
Synonyms of ballooningnext
: 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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In Los Angeles and Minneapolis, the immigration enforcement surge resulted in ballooning overtime costs for local police. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026 At a time of ballooning deficits, that shouldn’t be dismissed. Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 Consumer protection advocates say the ballooning cost of living and weakening federal oversight are main causes. William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 By turning a freak ballooning accident into a nightmare stalking situation, McEwan left me reflecting on the fragility of relationships and the unpredictability of the human mind. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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