balloonist

noun

bal·​loon·​ist bə-ˈlü-nist How to pronounce balloonist (audio)
: a person who operates or rides in a balloon

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Three New Mexico balloonists flew Double Eagle II 3,100 miles from Maine to France in 137 hours, 6 minutes. The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024 Driving the news: The balloonists took off from Water Works Park ahead of the annual event that runs July 26-Aug. 3. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 17 July 2024 Affordable, yet luxurious this brand is all about bright, vibrant color and fun balloonist shapes—and $3 from each piece sold online goes to benefit a charity in Nigeria that supports women entrepreneurs there. Essence, 17 July 2024 In 1889, the renowned (and shady) Midwestern balloonist J.W. Price came to Utah to perform at the season-opening of Lake Park — now known as Lagoon. Erin Alberty, Axios, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for balloonist 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balloonist was in 1784

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“Balloonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balloonist. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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