The most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.

A round, swollen, or large head. / (slang) An overly arrogant or conceited individual.

plural of balloon head

plural of twisting balloon

plural of balloon debate

A debate in which a number of speakers compete to win the approval of an audience, who are invited to imagine that the speakers are flying in a sinking hot-air balloon, and someone must be thrown out if everyone is not to die.

(aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support operations of a balloon or dirigible, particularly observation balloon operations

(aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support carry a balloon or dirigeable, and support its operation; particularly observation balloon operations

plural of chimney balloon

An inflatable draught excluder for a chimney.