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balloons

Pronunciation: [bəˈluːnz]

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Learn how to use balloons in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “celebration”

(noun) colorful, inflatable objects that are filled with air or helium. People often use balloons to decorate parties or events, or to give as gifts.

Example

We released the balloons into the sky to celebrate my birthday.

Example

We didn’t have any balloons for the party, so it looked plain.

Example

How many balloons are you bringing for the party?

Context: “science”

(noun) a flexible bag that can be inflated with gas, and can rise when filled with lighter-than-air gases like helium. They are often used in experiments or demonstrations in science classes.

Example

We used balloons filled with helium to understand how gases work.

Example

The balloon didn’t float because it was filled with regular air.

Example

What happens to a balloon filled with helium compared to one filled with air?

Context: “growth”

(verb) to increase in size or importance, like how a balloon gets bigger when you blow air into it.

Example

The company’s profits ballooned after they launched their new product.

Example

The plans didn’t balloon as expected and remained small.

Example

Why did the numbers balloon this year compared to last year?

How to pronounce balloons

Pronunciation: [bəˈluːnz]

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