a representation of an animal, made of a number of balloons twisted, shaped and connected

A tropical perennial climbing vine, Cardiospermum halicacabum, having ornamental balloon-like fruits, and used in traditional Chinese medicine.

A perennial herb, Platycodon grandiflorus, from Asia, having ornamental blue star-shaped flowers.

(nautical) A large, light foresail sometimes used instead of a jib.

(meteorology) A small unmanned balloon whose ascent is followed by a theodolite to obtain data for the computation of the speed and direction of winds in the upper air.

Growing rapidly as a balloon. / Rising high in the air.

The act of something that swells or expands. / (uncountable) The sport or hobby of flying in a hot-air balloon.

present participle of balloon

A person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons.

(meteorology) a balloon that carries meteorological instruments aloft in order to measure, record and return data concerning atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity