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balloon

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/bəˈluːn/ · bal-loon

An inflatable bag that can be filled with air or gas.

Meanings

nounformal

An inflatable bag that can be filled with air or gas.

ایک ہوا یا گیس سے بھرنے کے لئے استعمال ہونے والا پھولنے والا بیگ۔

غبارہ

ghubaarah

Synonyms

inflatablebladdersackپھولے ہوا کا بیگسکیپھولنے والا

Antonyms

deflatedسکڑا ہوا

Common Collocations

  • helium balloon
  • birthday balloon
  • colorful balloons

Example Sentences

The children played with a red balloon.

بچے ایک سرخ غبارے کے ساتھ کھیل رہے تھے۔

Bachay aik surkh ghubaaray ke saath khel rahe thay.

She decorated the room with balloons for the party.

اس نے پارٹی کے لیے کمرے کو غباروں سے سجایا۔

Usne party ke liye kameray ko ghubaaron se sajaya.

He let go of the balloon, and it floated away.

اس نے غبارہ چھوڑ دیا، اور یہ ہوا میں اڑنے لگا۔

Usne ghubaarah chhod diya, aur yeh hawa mei udne laga.

Easily Confused With

ball:A 'ball' is a round object, while a 'balloon' is an inflatable item.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a balloon as something that brings joy and floats!

Imagine a party filled with colorful balloons floating in the air.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "ballon" — a large ball

First known use: 18th century

The word 'balloon' originated from the French word 'ballon', which referred to a large ball. The modern usage to describe the inflatable object emerged in the 18th century.