water balloon

noun

chiefly US

: a balloon that is filled with water

The boys were throwing water balloons at each other.

Examples of water balloon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another way to keep up with those sports skills sharp during the hot weather months is to gather the kids for a little bit of pigskin—water balloon style! —Christin Perry, Parents, 17 Mar. 2024

Blakeman was walking on Stewart Avenue — halfway through the roughly mile-long parade — when Alexa chucked the water balloon at him. —Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023

There’s something for everyone, from relay races and science experiments to tie-dyeing and water balloon tosses. —Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023

The events are family-friendly, with opportunities for children to meet police offices and firefighters through games and activities such as a water balloon toss, a community bike ride or aiming a fire department water hose at an image of a burning house. —Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023

The claim: Video shows girl hitting Mike Pence in the head with a water balloon A July 14 Instagram video (direct link, archive link) shows a man with white hair being struck in the head with a water balloon while walking in a parade. —Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023

Presidential candidate Mike Pence, despite what video on Twitter might otherwise suggest, did not get hit in the back of the head by a water balloon, and definitely not by a young girl sporting a howitzer for an arm. —The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2023

After lunch, some of the parents played water balloon toss with the children. —Raul Roa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2023

On July 4, families start gathering at the park for a full slate of lawn and water games that begin at 1 p.m. There will be an egg carry race, water balloon toss, tug of war, cornhole, giant Jenga, a 75-foot slip and slide and more. —Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023