hot-air balloon

noun

: a large balloon that is filled with heated air and that floats in the sky with a basket underneath for people to ride in

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In 1794, during the first of the French Revolutionary Wars, reconnaissance from a hot-air balloon helped General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan defeat the coalition forces at the battle of Fleurus. —Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025

The doc charts the journey of Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones who set off to circumnavigated the globe in a hot-air balloon and faced extreme weather conditions, technical failures and exhaustion. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025

There is plenty of balloon decor throughout, of course, as Malcolm was a hot-air balloon enthusiast. —Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Quite the contrary, the high-end expedition includes private chartered flights, stays in upscale hotels, and memorable experiences like traditional game drives and hot-air balloon rides. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025

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